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Tlie present cattle barn is comparatively new and is built 

 in a substantial manner. In accordance with a custom preva- 

 lent in the state of New York, the cows are tied in the base- 

 ment. In this case, at least, the arrangement is open to criticism. 

 The basement walls are of stone, the lighting is unsatisfactory, 

 and the space occupied by the animals cannot be regarded as 

 ideal in its hygienic conditions. In view of this fact and of the 

 proposal to enter into dairy investigation on a scale that shall 

 admit of study of commercial problems, which will perhaps re- 

 quire a larger herd of animals, it would be wise and may be 

 necessary either to attach a wing to the barn which shall be well 

 lighted and ventilated, in which the more valuable permanent 

 herd can be kept, using the main building as a storage for food 

 and other necessary purposes, or to enlarge the basement win- 

 dows to increase the light and to sheath the walls to diminish 

 the dampness. 



In naming the building equipment no mention was made of 

 the poultry houses, although the Station is in possession of 

 three small ones of the ordinary kind. They are entirely 

 inadequate, either in extent or construction, for certain lines of 

 experimental work in modern methods of poultry culture. As 

 the poultry interest is large, and as it is comparatively neglected 

 by experiment staitions, it appears that the Station could develop 

 no more promising line of investigation. If this is done it will 

 be necessary to provide a modern outfit. 



The farm is also lacking that most essential of all minor build- 

 ings, a convenient tool shed. At present the farm and garden 

 machinery is scattered through several buildings in a very incon- 

 venient way, and is occupying space in the barns that is needed 

 for the proper storage of experimental crops and foods. This 

 causes dirt and disorder in places where they are extremely un- 

 desirable. A separate tool shed, conveniently planned and lo- 

 cated, is certainly needed. 



Apparatus and other equipment for scientific loorh. — The chem- 

 ical laboratories appear to b(; well supplied with apparatus, as 

 indeed, they must be in view of the very large number of analy- 

 ses which are required. After certain minor changes and addi- 



