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shoveling it over until all of it is thoroughly 

 moistened. This amount of formalin will treat 

 from a ton to a ton and one-half of grain. After 

 treating, put the grain in a pile and cover with 

 old sacks or canvas for two or three hours. Then 

 spread it out where the air will dry it as quickly 

 as possible. If this treatment is carefully done, 

 it is effectual, but care must be taken not to get 

 the solution too strong or it will injure the ger- 

 mination of the grain. 



HOT WATER The Jensen hot water treatment is often 



used. The things which recommend it are : it is 

 effective if properly done; it is non-poisonous 

 and causes the grain to germinate more quickly 

 than any other treatment. The method consists 

 in soaking the grain for ten minutes in water, 

 which is kept at a temperature of 132 degrees to 

 134 degrees Fahrenheit. 



