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that have Been bacwe during the last three seasons, ole than a dozen 
have been selected for future use as of value in this State; among 
these, however, are some very promising varieties. This necessitates, 
besides work in the field, much chemical work, analyses of 
juices, etc. 
Fifth. It is also proposed to enter upon another line of work with 
our pasture and meadow grasses, the selection, preservation and 
propagation in absolute purity by sod culture and seed of the most 
vigorous and hardy strains and individuals of “the most valuable 
varieties. It is hoped to establish the better types as standard by 
co-operation with some other stations, and to supplant the degenerate 
varieties so largely used. . 
Maps, charts, plans and drawings for purposes of illustration of 
Station works, have also been made. 
In the chemical department the following work is in hand: 
First. Analysis of milk of registered cows undergoing experiment. 
from ten to fourteen samples of milk, and the extent of the work will 
nerease until the whole herd is in milk. 
Second. Analysis of skim milk, buttermilk and butter in connection 
with the foregoing, requiring, at present, from fifteen to twenty-one 
analyses each week. 
Third. An extended investigation into various methods of creaming, 
requiring, at present, seven analyses each week, but soon the work 
will be increased three-fold. 
Fourth. Analyses of all the feeding stuffs connected with various 
experiments being carried on at the Station. 
Fifth. Analysis of fertilizers in accordance with the recent law 
establishing a fertilizer-control at the Station. 
Sixth. An investigation into the influence of acidity of cream upon 
the quantity and quality of butter produced. 
Seventh. Experiments relating to amore accurate method for the 
determination of fat in feeding stuffs. 
tion of nitrogen in nitrates. 
Ninth. Analysis of various things sent to the laboratory from different 
parts of the State. 
The work being carried on in the horticultural department is a con- 
tinuation of that of last season, with the addition of such other lines 
as have been thought best. The leading features are: 
First. Tests of the novelties in vegetables as to their desirability and 
commercial value. 
This work involves at present the complete analyses each week, of 
Eighth. Experiments relating to a simple method for the determina- - 
