CONTENTS. 



Inspection of Fertilizers nsr 1897 . 

 List of Towns Visited . . 

 List of Manufacturers 

 Compositioi' of Mixed Fertilizers 

 Trade Values of Ingredients 

 Fertilizer Notes for 1897 . 

 Fertilizer Laws of New Hampshire 



Dehorning Cattle .... 



Experience with the College Herd 

 Conclusions ...... 



Preventing the Growth of Horns 

 Directions for Using Caustic Potash 



Sweet Corn for New Hampshire 

 Introduction 

 Variety Tests 

 Notes on Varieties 

 Summary .... 



Growing Muskmelons in the North 

 Introduction • .... 



Experience at this Station . 

 Comparison of Varieties 

 Characteristics of Each Variety 

 Notes on Varieties 

 Partial Summary 



The Farm Water Supply . 



The Winter Food of the Chickla-Dee 

 Introduction .... 



"Results of Investigation in Detail 

 Abundance and Feeding Habits 

 Conclusion ..... 



The Feeding Habits of the Chipping Sparrow 

 Introduction ...... 



The Eecord in Detail ..... 



Summary and Conclusion ... 



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