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tainer. It must, however, be plainly written or printed, and 

 placed distinctly visible to the purchaser. Each dealer '^ill pro- 

 vide his own labels. 



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 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, radish, 

 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 vege- 

 table 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. 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. 



