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I)otatoes were analyzed to determine the effect of successive treatments 

 upon the strength of the solution. 



For the Soils section eighteen soil samples were analyzed. 



For the Animal Husbandry section three samples of corn fodder and 

 silage were analyzed, and for the Botany section ninety samples of 

 sugar beets were tested. 



Forty samples of soil taken in connection with the Land-Economic 

 Survey of Charlevoix County, conducted by the State Department of 

 Conservation, were analyzed. In addition. Dr. Kobinson spent about 

 two weelis in the field assisting with the peat survey of the county and 

 also co-operated in preparing the report on this phase of the subject. 



Twelve samples of commercial flour from Michigan mills were analyzed 

 and tested as to baking qualities. The best flours were those that had 

 a certain amount of hard spring wheat blended with the softer winter 

 wheat. 



In addition, seventj'^-six samples of a miscellaneous nature submitted 

 by residents of the State were analyzed. Collaborative work for the 

 Association of Official Agricultural Chemists was done on methods of 

 analysis for crude fiber, insecticides, sulfur in organic materials and 

 ash constituents of plants. 



In conclusion, I desire to acknowledge my gratitude to members of 

 the staff for their hearty and loyal co-operation in the work of the sec- 

 tion, and to you for your advice and support throughout the year. 



Respectfully, 



ANDREW J. PATTEN, 



Chemist. 



