CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH ANALYSES WILL BE 



MADE. 



For the reasons which have been briefly outlined, the chemical 

 analysis of soils does not, as a rule, afford results which have a value 

 commensurate with the cost ; and this station, therefore, will not 

 make such analysis unless the soil differs widely from the normal in 

 natural characteristics, or has been subjected to unusual treatment 

 of such a nature as to probably greatly influence its chemical condi- 

 tion. In order that we may decide whether analysis seems called for, 

 correspondents are urged to write before taking samples, and when 

 doing so to state all the conditions as fully as possible. This state- 

 ment should include a full description of the soil and as full a report 

 as possible as to the manures and fertilizers applied and crops raised 

 for a number of years previous to the date of writing. In all cases 

 in which, on the basis of the information given, it appears that a 

 chemical analysis promises results of value, such an analysis will be 

 made, and for the present free of charge ; but, as explained in the 

 preceding paragraphs, such analyses appear to be only rarely worth 

 while. It will usually be possible to give helpful advice in relation 

 to the use of manures and fertilizers on receipt of a full statement 

 as to the character and history of the soil and the crop which is to 

 be raised, and such advice will always be gladly given. 



In case analysis is regarded as desirable, full directions for taking 

 and forwarding samples will be sent. 



