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 analyses imless 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 condition. In order that we may decide 

 whether analysis seems called for, correspondents are urged to 

 write before taking samples ; covering the points indicated 

 below. If we decide that the analysis promises results of interest 

 and value to the pubHc, as well as to the individual, the work will 

 be done and without charge. 



INFORMATION NEEDED. 



Description of the soil. 



(a) Color. 



(b) Depth. 



(c) Feel. 



(d) Most Common Trees.* 



(e) Most Common Plants.* 



