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Taking of Samples: 



To secure a fair average sample of a lot or bulk, take small 

 quantities from all of the bags or from different parts of any 

 particular bulk. Mix thoroughly and take out the sample to 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 sample inspected, 

 it is important that the sample be carefully taken. 



Size and Amount of Samples: 



The size and amount of the samjjles 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, radish, 

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

 seeds, hke 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. 



Sending of Samples: 



Samples sent to the Experiment Station for testing should be 

 enclosed in a strong paper envelope and securely fastened. 

 Single samples should be sent by mail at the customary mer- 

 chandise rates. When a number of samples are to be sent they 

 should be put up securely in a single package and forwarded bj^ 

 mail or express, whichever way is the cheaper. Samples should 

 not be sent in bottles or glass jars. Each sample sent in should 

 be marked as follows: 



Name and address of sender; 

 Date of sending; 

 Kind of seed; 



Brand name (if any), and number of package; 

 Purity or germination test desired (one or both). 

 Write a letter stating the number and kind of samples sent so 

 that their receipt may be promptly acknowledged. 



Address all samples and communications regarding the same 

 to F. W. Taylor, Experiment Station, Durham, N. H. 



