Sept., 1915] RESULTS OF SEED TESTS, 1915. yj 



be inspected. When the seeds are in bags or large bins, the 

 use of a grain sampler is most convenient, since this will insure 

 getting seeds from the top, middle, and bottom alike. Since 

 the report of the analysis is based upon the nature of the sam- 

 ple inspected, it is important that the sample be carefully taken. 



SIZE AND AMOUNTS OF SAMPLES. 



The size and amount of the samples necessary for a test will 

 depend upon the size and weight of the seeds. About one half 

 ounce or a tablespoonful of the smaller grass and vegetable 

 seeds, like alsike and white clover, redtop, lettuce, onions, rad- 

 ish, turnip, etc. ; about one ounce or two tablespoonfuls of the 

 larger seeds, like timothy, millet, red clover, alfalfa, rape, etc. ; 

 and about four ounces or a small cupful of the cereal grains 

 or vegetable seeds, like oats, barley, corn, peas, beans, etc., 

 should be sent. 



TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS. 



Section 2 £>f the law states the provisions under which the 

 tests and analyses shall be made. The Commissioner of Agri- 

 culture has appointed F. W. Taylor, Agronomist of the Experi- 

 ment Station, as the regular agent for making all tests and 

 analyses in this state. The sellers or dealers who desire to base 

 their guarantees upon tests made by themselves or their agents 

 must first secure the approval of the Commissioner of Agricul- 

 ture of the methods to be used in making the tests, and of the 

 person who is to conduct them. 



Although the law makes no provision for the expenses of the 

 seed tests, the Department of Agriculture has arranged with 

 the Experiment Station to have the tests made free of charge 

 to all dealers and farmers resident in the state. 



SENDING OF SAMPLES. 



Samples sent to the Experiment Station for testing should be 

 enclosed in a strong paper envelope and securely fastened. 

 They should not be sent in bottles or glass jars owing to the 

 danger of breakage. When a number of samples are to be 

 sent they should be put up securely in a single package and 

 forwarded either by parcel post or by express. Each sample 

 sent in should be marked as follows : 



Name and address of sender. 



Date of sending. Kind of seed. 



