112 REPORT OI- OFI'ICK OF EXPKKIMENT STATIONS. 



witli tlu' icsiilt that ai)p!ir('ntly the meal has no aclvanta«i:c' for the 

 Kansas farnicr. Dry and wet food for hojjfs wore coniparod and so 

 far in ihi' course of the oxix'riniont wet feed has been most advan- 

 tajri'ous. For thri'o yoars the birth weight of pigs from sows of 

 ditforont ages has been recorded. 



The horticuhural department pursued experiments in spraying 

 for San Jose scale, sununor pruning, and fertilizers for sweet pota- 

 toes. Observations on the development of fruit buds, distance of 

 planting, and pollination were also made. 



The bacteriologist studied the effect of the depth of cultivation on 

 the number of soil bacteria in upland and lowland soils cultivated 

 from 2 to 12 inches deep. Samples were obtained each week and 

 temperature and moisture determinations were also made. 



The cooperative work of the station is limited to certain experi- 

 ments with farmers on hog cholera and Avith this Department in 

 drv'-farminjr studies at the Fort Havs and Garden Citv substations. 

 The extension work is conducted by an extension department, and the 

 station officials act only in advisory capacity. 



The following publications were received from the station during 

 the year: Bulletins 153, Deterioration of Red Texas oats in Kansas; 

 154, The mound-building prairie ant; 155, Alfalfa; 156, The yellow 

 berry problem in Kansas hard Avinter Avheats; 157, Studies on hog 

 cholera and preventive treatment; and Circular 1. Treating seed corn 

 to protect it from burrowing animals. 



The income of the station during the past fiscal year was as fol- 

 lows : 



United States appropriation. Hatch Act $15,000.00 



United States appropriation, Adams Act 11,000.00 



State appropriation for substation 25,000.00 



Fees 8, 306. 15 



Farm products 7,234.47 



Misfellaneons 044. 54 



Balanf-e from previous year, other than federal funds__ 6, 672. 06 



Total 73,857.22 



A report of the receipts and expenditures for the United States 

 funds has been rendered in accordance with the schedules prescribed 

 by this Department and has been approved. 



A recent reorganization of the Kansas Station has resulted in 

 material improvement from the standpoint of administration and 

 supervision of the work. The station is broadening its sphere, and is 

 making its activities along established lines more systematic and 

 efficient. 



