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the physics of soils, the propagation of plants, the testing of milk, and the 

 manufacture of dairy products. 



' 3. Greenhouse and forcing rooms for studies and experiments in plant 

 propagation and growth, and on the life, histories and economic relations 

 of insects. 



4. Room and facilities for photographing plants and animals of dif- 

 ferent kinds under different treatment, and at different stages of develop- 

 ment; microscopic slides, prepared specimens, etc., for class instruction 

 or for permanent record. 



5. Safe storage for specimens of crops under investigation for future 

 comparison, and for seeds of plants produced under experimental condi- 

 tions. 



6. Safe storage for samples of soils and crops for future analysis. 



7. Reading rooms supplied with standard books and periodicals treat- 

 ing upon agriculture. 



8. Dairy rooms in which students may secure practice in the hand- 

 ling of milk, the making of butter and cheese, and become familiar 

 with dairy machinery. 



9. Room arranged for the examination and judging of live stock. 



10. Veterinary clinic rooms. 



11. Museum of farm and garden machinery, with power to set the 

 same in motion to test friction, draft, etc. 



12. Glass structure for pot experiments with soils under controlled 

 conditions. 



13. Lecture room fitted with lantern for showing slides to illustrate 

 facts in plant growth, fruit culture, breeds of live stock, and for plant and 

 animal diseases. 



14. Suitable laboratories and apparatus for the work of the Station 

 Chemists. 



15. Offices and studies' for teachers in the College and workers in the 

 Experment Station, and for the State Entomologist. 



16. Storage and mailing rooms for the publications of the Station, 

 amounting to more than ten tons a year. 



A building that will provide these requirements as they are needed, 

 and as they are met in other states, if of durable construction, will cost 

 with furniture and heating not less than $150,000. 



