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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 AMOUNTS OP SAMPLES. 



The size and amount of the samples necessary for a test will de- 

 pend 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, red top, 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 vegetable seeds, like 

 oats, barley, corn, peas, beans, etc., should be sent. 



TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS 



Section 2 of the law states the provisions under which the tests 

 and analyses shall be made. The sellers or dealers who desire to 

 base their guarantees upon tests made by themselves or their agents 

 must first secure the approval of the Commissioner of Agriculture 

 of the methods to be used in making the tests, and of the person who 

 is to conduct them. 



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 

 he 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. 



Date of sending. Kind of seed. 



Brand name (if any), and number of package. 



Purity or germination test desired (one or both). 



Write a letter stating the number and kind of samples sent so 

 that their receipt may be promptly acknowledged. 



Address all samples and communications regarding the same to 

 F. W. Taylor, Experiment Station, Durham, N. H. 



