EXPERIMENT STATION. 



[Jan. 



2. Milk Depots. 



Milh, Cream and Feeds sent for Free Examination. 

 During tlie past year the experiment station has analyzed a 

 large number of samples of dairy jiroducts and feedstuffs sent 

 for examination. Such work, where the results are of general 

 interest, is a legitimate part of the station work. The station 

 will not, however, act as a private chemist for manufacturers. 

 Correspondence is solicited before samples are shipped, as in 

 many cases the required information can be furnished without 

 resorting to a chemical analysis, which will save shipping ex- 

 penses to the applicant and the exj)ense of a costly analysis to 

 the experiment station. Upon application, full instructions for 

 sampling and directions for shipping will be furnished, which 

 will often obviate the necessity of sending another sample for 

 analysis in place of one improperly taken. 



Analysis of Drinking Water. 



During the past year 101 samples of drinking Avater have 



been analyzed for residents of the State. The greater part of 



these were farm supplies where pollution was suspected. On 



reporting an analysis, suggestions are in all cases made as to 



