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lated it remains rich in these germs and thus insures the perpetuity of the 

 power of gathering nitrogen from the air. It may take a number of years 

 to make the people see the advantage of this inoculation, but. when it is 

 shown that there Is an actual increase in the production, the farmers will 

 not be slow to take up with the method. I expect to continue my experi- 

 ments, and already have supplies engaged for another season. 

 November 29, 190r>. 



