f> Introduction. 



encountered its greatest difficulty in the conservatism 

 of the fanner, who is slow to adopt advice or change 

 his methods. 



The production of normal infants' milk is a field 

 of work that stretches over so many industries and 

 sciences that a thorough mastering of them can im- 

 possibly be expected of the dairyman who would 

 undertake the manufacture of u normal infants' food," 

 but a familiarity with the scientific principles of all 

 and every operation comprised in the manufacture 

 should most decidedly form a fundamental part of his 

 stock in trade. Referring to this sentiment, I will 

 beg my readers kindly to bear in mind that I am a 

 farmer writing for farmers. 



I have to thank Dr. H. Weigmann, of Kiel, for the 

 permission kindly granted to translate from his excel- 

 lent work the bacteriological part of this treatise, 

 which I herewith recommend to the indulgence of all 

 those who are, and also of those who should be, in- 

 terested in the amelioration of the conditions for pro- 

 ducing a healthy food for infants. 



JAMES FRKD. SARG. 

 Black Forest Farm, Va., 

 October of 1896. 



