Nov., 1910.] \\\i \i. REPORTS. 5 



large investigations than facilities, funds and assistance arc prepared to pro- 

 perly handle, tend- to encourage the turning out <»f work of a superficial nature. 



However, new lines of invest igal ion will be taken up and t he scope of t he work 



be increased jusl as rapidly as facilities, funds and assistance are provided to 

 make it advisable. 



It is the general plan to have each department select one main lino of re- 

 search which has to do if possible with one of the leading branches of agri- 

 culture in the state, and give to it or sonic pari of it their entire attention, 

 taking up only such secondary subjects as have a direct bearing on the problem 

 or that can he carried on without interfering in any way with the mosl ile- 

 al completion of the main line of investigation. 



This policy if strictly adhered to, should maintain the station and its work 

 on a good solid foundation that will merit the confidence ami respect, not 

 only of citizens of New Hampshire, but of other states as well, and this station 

 will come to be recognized as a leader and authority on certain subjects and 

 along certain lines of research. 



By assuming this position it does not mean that, the station is planning to 

 curtail its activities, but rather it is planned to increase its usefulness through 

 the quality and nature of its work. There are a number of important branches 

 of agriculture that have so far not been given serious consideration at this 

 institution and cannot be taken up until proper provisions are made for it. 



Increased Facilities Needed. 



Forestry, that makes up so much of the natural wealth of the state, not only 

 directly through the sale of products of the forest, but indirectly through the 

 natural at t ractiveness of the country, that is responsible for bringing thousands 

 of tourists to our state every year, presents a number of problems which the 

 station cannot afford to ignore, but to properly conduct this work it will be 

 necessary to add an extra man to our force who will devote his entire time and 

 energy to forestry and it is most strongly urged that steps be taken to bring 

 this about at the earliest date possible. 



Owinu to a lack of suitable buildings and funds for the purchase of livestock, 

 this station has been unable during recent years to carry on experiments that 

 have to do directly with the swine industry which is so closely associated with 

 dairying and holds such an important place in New Hampshire agriculture. 

 Funds should by all means be provided for the construction of a piggery ami for 

 the purchase of animals. 



There is probably no line of agriculture of greater importance in New Hamp- 

 shire than that of dairying and it presents many and varied problems that 

 should receive serious consideration at the hands of the Experiment Station. 

 The general interest which is taken in dairy husbandry in New Hampshire is 

 shown by the rapidity with which our supply of bulletins that have to do with 

 this subject become exhausted. It is of the utmost importance that some of 

 the many problems connected with dairy husbandry be taken up and solved 

 and the information be made available to the farmers as soon as possible. 

 However, before extensive work in dairy production can be engaged in, it will 

 be necessary that our present herd be increased in numbers and that better 

 and more representative animals be provided. 



