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numerous iuquiries sent in by farmers concerning the manurial and 

 cultural requirements of crops, the treatment of soils, the value of 

 foodstuifs, and other matters in connection with farm practice. Much 

 of the success of the operations of the branch for the past year 

 depended upon the untiring industry of the clerical staff, and I have 

 to thank Messrs. Hatton and Hasset for the long hours of over- 

 time willingly given in the interests of. the branch without the 

 slightest remuneration. 



The total outward papers numbered 7,174, and were made up 

 as follows : — 



Letters and Reports press copied 2,712 

 Circular letters in connection with experi- 

 mental Field Work 2,930 

 Other circular letters, statements, etc. 912 

 Accounts checked, entered and passed 620 



In addition to this, numerous reports of a lengthy nature dealing 

 with the results of the field work were distributed to agricultural 

 societies and farmers. 



