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same series were used for the determination of wilting according 
to the method of Briccs and SHANtz. The results are given 
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in table II; those obtained giving the residual moisture at the 
time of wilting agree rather closely for the determinations made 
In the method of Briccs and 
according to the two methods. 
TABLE II 
Method | Ir | 2 Avecses 
Briggs and Shantz......... 10.38 7.84 G. 1 
seater OE 8.20 8.34 8.27 
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Hygrometric paper 
SHANTZ there is a greater variation than is found to be present 
where the hygrometric paper is used. 
