New York AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION. V0 
It is gratifying to note that the discrepancies between the guar- 
antees and the actual composition of the samples as analyzed are 
becoming less numerous from year to year... This may readily 
be seen from the following list: 
SAMPLES FALLING BELOW GUARANTEES. 


In code’ In fat. 
Yer ct. | Fer et, 
RUC Ea) rt). SOUL Uy oid, el ptred wad ad cir tee ba25Ooleibyery30 
PRO RS PO a ge Uo vas bey Sidi o Kia Hage * ol | 23 

ee ee Oe ha ey Te OPE LNT ale | FL TB AE TIDY 


A large number of samples taken late in 1902 are now in hand 
awaiting analysis. 
The results of this inspection show that while the brands of 
feeding stuffs as a rule compare favorably with the guarantees 
filed at the Station, the character of the goods is such, in many 
cases, as to demand on the part of the purchasers watchfulness 
and close scrutiny of the materials offered in our markets. Oat 
hulls and other nearly worthless stuff are still freely used as adul- 
terants and while the manufacturers exercise care that the guar- 
anteed percentages of protein and fat shall be maintained, the 
carbo-bydrate compounds of many brands are of a very inferior 
character. 
Inspection of insecticides.— During the past year 44 samples of 
paris green and two of other materials have been taken, repre- 
senting 28 manufacturers. Our results indicate a satisfactory 
condition as to the arsenie content of paris green found in ihe 
market during 1902, and the same can be said as to the amount of 
water-soluble compounds present in the samples examined. 
Inspection of Babcock test glassware.— The Station has con- 
tinued to test and mark as required by law all Babcock glassware 
received for that purpose. The responsibility for having this 
done rests with the creameries and cheese factories.. It is un- 
questicnably true that the effect of this inspection has been very 
beneficial. 
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