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The material for analysis consisted of the entire matured 

 plant, and was collected August 2^, 1883. 



HAY OF OATS. 



[From one of the Experimental Plats of the Station.] 



The sample was collected August 1, 1883, when in full 

 blossom. It contained 74 per cent, of moisture, and 26 

 per cent, of dry matter. Its composition as shown by ana- 

 lysis can scarcely be called a fair one. The dry matter of 

 oats in blossom may vary from 15 to 26 per cent. 



Actual feeding experiments have shown that the condition 

 and quality of the soil, aside from season and climate, exert 

 a decided influence not only on the quantity, but also upon 

 the quality of the crops raised upon it. 



The analyses of our rye, oats and timothy previously de- 

 scribed, were made with a view to ascertain the condition of 

 the land which has passed under the control of the Station. 



