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[Jan. 



Meissl number, which somewhat decreased. This decrease 

 in volatile acids was also noticed in a previous experiment, 

 when linseed meal was fed with apparently unsatisfactory 

 results, so far as the quality of the butter was concerned. 



Two lots of butter were made weekly, the same condi- 

 tions prevailing in case of each herd. These butters were 

 scored by W. A. Gude of New York and O. Douglass of 

 Boston : — 



Table V. — Average Butter Scores. 



First period : both herds standard ration. 



Second period: Herd I, standard ration; Herd II, cotton-seed meal 



ration. 



Fourth period : Herd I, standard ration; Herd II, Cleveland flax meal 



ration. 



Standard Score. 



So far as the judgment of practical scorers is concerned, 

 little difference was noted in the flavor and body of the 

 butter made from the different rations. The butter made 



