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so. "The Significance of a Kernel of Corn," by George M. Twitchell. 

 (From "Agriculture of INIassachusetts, 1917.") 



81. " The Importance of Honey Production," by E. R. Root. (From 



"Agriculture of Massachusetts, 1917.") 



82. " The Relation of the Railroad to the Farmer," by George A. Cullen. 



(From "Agriculture of Massachusetts, 1917.") 



83. " Directions for Growing Small Grains," by Wilfrid Wheeler, March, 



1918. 



84. " Public Markets in Massachusetts," by R. Edwards Annin, Jr., 



March, 1918. 



ANNUAL REPORTS, " AGRICULTURE OF MASSACHUSETTS." 



The volumes entitled "Agriculture of Massachusetts" contain the annual 

 report of the secretary, the Dairy Bureau, Nursery Inspector, Inspector of 

 Apiaries, Ornithologist, supervisor of boys' and girls' club work, a directory 

 of the agricultural organizations in the State, the returns of the agricultural 

 societies, together with the addresses before the Board at its Public Winter 

 Meeting, and some of the articles which have been published throughout 

 the year. For example, "The Significance of a Kernel of Com," by George 

 M. Twitchell, appears as Circular No. 80, and also in "Agriculture of 

 Massachusetts, 1917." It is suggested, therefore, that applicants wish- 

 ing the complete aimual report for any year do not apply for the cir- 

 culars contained therein. Beginning with the year 1915, the volume 

 "Agriculture of Massachusetts" is published in two parts. Part I. contains 

 the routine reports and Part II. the addresses at the Public Winter Meeting. 

 The 1917 volumes will appear about June 1. 



Back numbers of the annual reports are also available for distribution. These 

 volumes are free, on request at the office of the Board. They will be sent 

 by express, charges collect, or by parcel post, on receipt of necessary post- 

 age. The weight of these books for mailing purposes is 3 pounds, and post- 

 age to any office in Massachusetts is 7 cents. For postage to more distant 

 points, see parcel-post manuals or inquire at local post office. 



SPECIAL REPORTS. 



"Useful Birds and their Protection," by Edward Howe Forbush, State Orni- 

 thologist. Fourth edition, revised and enlarged. November, 1913. 



A book of 451 pages, bound in red cloth, and illustrated by a colored frontis- 

 piece, 60 plates and 171 figures in the text. 



Contains brief descriptions of the more common and useful species of Mas- 

 sachusetts, with accounts of their food habits, and a chapter on the means 

 of attracting and protecting birds. 



Price, $1.25. The weight of this book for mailing purposes is 5 pounds, and 

 it may be sent by parcel post, on receipt of necessary postage, or express 

 collect, at option of purchaser. Make checks and money orders payable 

 to Wilfrid Wheeler, Secretary, State Board of Agriculture. Postage to 

 any point in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and southern 

 Vermont and New Hampshire is 9 cents. 



