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Bulletin 148

September, 1910

NE\^ HAMPSHIRE
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION

DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY

Results of Seed Tests

For 1910

MADE FOK THE
STATE BOARD OF A(;RICULTURE

Date ^~ S -/if /o,

SEED mPEGim.

Vcw liainpihire AgricuUui
J:\perimciil Slad'un,

BY F. W. TAVLOR

NKW IIAMI'SMIKK COLLKCIK

OF

AfJRICULTURK AM> I 111. MKCHANIC ARTS

1)1 KIIA.M, N. 11.

NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE

OF

AGRICULTURE AND THE MECHANIC ARTS.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION

DURHAM, N. H.

Board of Control

HON. JOHN G. TALL ANT, Chainnan, Ppml)roke

HON. WARREN BROWN, Hampton Falls

HON. N. J. BACHELDER, A. M., M. S., East Andover
HON. E. H. WASON, B. S., Nashua

PRES. WILLIAM D. GIBBS, D. Sc, ex officio, Durham

The Station Staff

JOHN C. KENDALL, B. S., Director.

FREDERICK W. TAYLOR, B. Sc, (Agr.) Agronomist.

CHARLES BROOKS, Ph. D., Boiamst.

FRED RASMUSSEN, B. S. A., Dairyman.

B. S. PICKETT, M. S., Horticulturist.

B. E. CURRY, A. B., Chemist.

T. R. ARKELL, B. S. A., Animal Hu^hamhnon.

W. C. O'KANE, M. S., Eiitomologist.

CHARLES W. STONE, A. M., Farmer, and Vice-director.

*J. C. McNUTT, B. S., Assistaiit Animal Husbandman.

W. H. WOLFF, M. S., Assistant Horticulturist.

DAVID LUMSDEN, Assistant in Floriculture.

W. L. SLATE, Jr., B. S., (Agr.) Assistant in Agronomy.

T. (). SMITH, A. B., Assistant Chemist.

J. J. GARDNER, B. S., Assistant in Olericulture.

R. C. ROSE, A. M., Assistant Botanist.

MIRIAM L. HOBBS, Purchasing Agent.

MABEL H. MEHAFFEY, Stenographer.

M. GENEVIEVE BUirr, Bookkeeper.

MARY L. BURNHAM, Stenographer.

TIk! hullctins of tlir Experiment Station are published at
irregular intervals, and are sent free to all residents of New
]Iami)shire requesting them.

* Re-signed September 1, 1910.

BULLETIN 148.

SEED TESTS.

Introduction :

The seed tests herewith reported were made under the pro-
visions of the Pure Seed Law enacted by the General Court in
1909. This law was the outcome of the general agitation for a
better quality of agricultural seeds which is being made by those
interested all over the country, and New Hampshire may con-
gratulate herself upon being in the van of such a progressive
movement. A numl)er of other states have enacted similar laws
which have operated for the improvement of seeds in regard to
both purity and vitality, and so satisfactory have been the results
tluit the indications are that it is only a matter of time until we
shall have federal legislation establishing Seed Control Stations
which shall have supervision of all §eeds offered for sale in any
state.

Seed laboratories have been in operation in Germany for a long
time and as a result much of the seed which was unmarketable
under the German regulations has been exported to the United
States and used in the adulteration of the better grades of domes-
tic-grown seeds. Our farmers are beginning to realize the im-
portance of good seeds and of knowing something about the kind
and amount of impurities which may be contained in them as well
as the percentage of them which will germinate.

During the year 238 samples of seed were examined, 51 of
these for both purity and germination, 185 for germination only
and 2 for purity only. It should be stated that we do not attempt
to determine the purity of different varieties of corn, oats, barley,
peas, beans, melons, etc., except as to the amount of dirt they
contain, because this can only be done by having these seeds
reproduce their plants and fruit.

The writer desires to acknowledge his ai)preciati()n of the
work of Mr. W. L. Slate, Jr., assistant in Agronomy, who made
the tests and examinations of the samples herewith reported.

I'JU

N. II. E\ri:iM.MENT STATION

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NEW HAMPSHIRE AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION.

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No. S.-C

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Sample Record Sheet.

Sept.. 1010.

RESULTS OF SEED TESTS, 1910

191

SEED EXAMINATION. 1910.

Si

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Kind of Seed, Sender, Date of Report, and

Kind and Number of Foreign Seeds found

in One Pound

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Timothy, (,While Mountain)

Holbrook Grocerj- Co., Keene, N. H. Jan. 18. Plan'
tain, 252.

Red clover, {White Mountain)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Jan. 18. Alsike
clover, 454; Sorrel, 181; Timothy, 272; Yellow fox-
tail, 181.

Alsike clover, (P. A.) I 85.3

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 9, '09.

Docks, 227; Canada Blue grass, 1816; Rib-graas. 681;

Sorrel, 10,000; Timothy, 108,863.

Alsike clover, (Fancy) 98.7

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 9, '09

Redtop, 888; Sorrel. 681; Timothy, 6,356.

Millet, (German) 98.7

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co , Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 9, '09.

Crab-grass, 1,092; Smartweed, 273; Yellow fox-tail,

455.

Timothy, (Gold Medal) 99.5

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 9, '09.

Alsike clover, 227.

Timothy, (Pan American) 99.5

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 9, '09

Alsike clover, 908; Purslane, 227.

MlUet, (Japanese) 98.0

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 9, '09.

Crab-grass, 1,270; Spiny Sida, 635; Smartweed, 1,270;

Yellow fox-tail, 1,453.

White clover, (Fancy) 95.3

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co. Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 9, '09,

Alsike clover, 2,270; Chickweed, 908; Rib-grass, 454

Smartweed, 25,427; Sorrel, 681.

Timothy, (Choice) 99.2

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 9, '09.

Canada Blue grass, 454; Red clover, 1,816; Redtop,

227.

Millet, (Common) 97.5

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N Y. Dec. 9, '09<

Red clover, (Pan American) 99 . 7

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 13, '09.

Alsike clover, 227; Sorrel, 227; Yellow fox-tail, 227.

Allalla, (Fancy) 97 . 4

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 13, '09.

Chicory, 272; Wild sunflower, 272; Rib-grass, 362;

Yellow trefoil, 635.

;Redtop, (Fancy) 95 . 0

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo. N. Y. Dec. 13, '09.
I Timothy, 908.
iMillet, ( Hungarian) 98 5

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N.Y. Dec. 13, '09.

Lady's thumb, 273; Lamb's-quarters, 182; Charlock,

273; Pig-weed, 1,000; Ragweed, 182; Smartweed, 182;

Timothy, 726; Yellow fox-tail, 182.

Redtop, (Choice) 82.0

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 13. '09.

Alsike clover, 1,816; Cinquefoil, 49,032; Mouse-eared

chickweed, 1,816; Timothy, 177, 970

Red clover, (Eureka) 98 . 3

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dec. 13, '09.
I Alsike clover, 1,635; Kentucky bluegrass, 91; Rag-
weed, 91; Smartweed, 91; Miscellaneous, 545.

Redtop, (Fancy " 3 ") 84.9

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Jan. 11

Cinquefoil, 908; Timothy, 122, 580; Yarrow, 8,626.

Red clover, ( White Mountain) 99 . 7

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Jan. 18. Green

fox-tail, 181; Timothy, 181.

Oats, ( White Mountain)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Jan. 18.

1.95 9.05 3.6 I 70.0

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192

X. JI. KXPKRIMEXT STATION

[Bulletiu 148

SEED EXAMINATION. 1910.— Continued.

Kind of Seed, Sender, Date of Report, and

Kind and Number of Foreign Seeds found

in One Pound

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Feb.

Feb.

Alsike clover, ( While Mountain)

Holbrook Grocerj- Co., Keene, N. H. Jan. 18. Red
clover, 454; Timothy, 21,672.

Redtop, (White Mountain)

Holbrook Grocerj- Co., Keene, X. H. Jan. 29. Tim-
othy, 6,356.

Beans, (Pole Hort.)

Holbrook Grocerj- Co., Keene, N. H. Feb. 5

Peas, (Sir Thos. Laxlon)

I Holbrook Grocerj' Co., Keene, X. H. Feb. 5.

'Beans, (Dwarf Long Yellow)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H.

Beans, (Dwarf Hort.)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H.

Beans, (Currie's Rtist Proof)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H.

Peas, (Tall Telephone)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Feb. 5.

Beans, (Dwarf Golden Wax)

Peas, (Stratagem)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Feb. 5.

Peas, (Black-eye Marrowfat)

Holbrook Grocerj- Co., Keene, N. H. Feb. 5.

Peas, (Dwarf Champ, of England)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Feb. 5.

Peas, (Gradie's Tall)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Feb. 5.

Redtop, (FoTicj/, j\"o. 2403)

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buflfalo, N. Y. Feb.
Sorrel, 454; Timothy, 3,178; Yarrow, 9,534.

Corn, (Sanford)

Holbrook Grocerj' Co., Keene, N. H. Feb. 5.

Millet, (Japanese)

Maxfield & Sanborn, Pittsfield, N. H. Feb. 11. Char-
lock, 91; Ragweed, 454; Smartweed, 454; Yellow
fox-tail, 2,360.

Red clover

Maxfield & Sanborn, Pittsfield, N. H. Feb. 11. Alsike
clover, 1,907; Docks, 91; Green fox-tail, 182; Rib-
grass, 454; Timothy, 2,270; Unknown, 273.

Timothy

Maxfield & Sanborn, Pittsfield, N. H. Feb. 11. Canada
thistle, 226; Crab-grass, 1,130; Red clover, 908;
Redtop, 4,540.

Corn, (Sanford, No. 9,251)

Ho)l)rof)k Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Feb. 5.

Red clover, ( Keystone " A ")

Shaw, ilamniond & Carney, Portland, Me. Feb. 18.

Alsike clover, ( Keyxtone " G ")

97.8

93.61

11

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. Portland, Me. Feb. 18.

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Feb.' 18.'
Feb.' is!

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Alsike clover, (Keystone "

Shaw, IlaiJimond & Carney,

Timothy (Keystone " A ")

Shaw, H.'ininiond & Carney, Portland, Me.

Timothy, ( Keystone G ")

.Shaw, Hammond & Carnej-, Portland, Me.

Timothy, ( Keystone " P. T.")

Shaw, Ihinimond & Carnej', Portland, Me.

Red clover, ( Keystone " G ")

Shaw, Hammond & Carney, Portland, Me.

Redtop

Ililliard & Kimball, Exeter, N. H. Mar. 14. Ox-eye
daisy, 6,810.

Millet, C Hungarian)

HillianJ & Kimball, Exeter, N. H. Mar. 14. Old Witch-
graR.s, 1 ,274 ; Wild Sun-flower, 91 ; Pig-weed, 364 ; Rag-
weed, 361; Smartweed, 6,915; Yellow fox-tail. 2,548.

Red clover

Hilliar<l & Kimball, Exeter. N. h! Mar. 14. Alsike
clover, 1,010; Docks, 273; Green fox-tail, 815; Smart-
weed. 91 ; Timothy, 635.

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RESULTS OK SKKD TESTS,

1910

193

SEED EXAMINATION. 1910.— Continued.

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50 Millet, ( Hungarian) 97.3

Whitney-Eckstein Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Mar. 15. Alsike

clover, 4, i)00; Barnyard grass, 91; Canada thistle, 180;
Green fux-tail, 360; Lamb's-quarters, 2,180; Pig-weed,
1730; Ragweed, ISO; Timothv, 180; Yellow fox-tail,
1 ,000.

51 Corn, (San/ord, B 431)

Holbrook Grocerj- Co., Kecne, N. H. Mar. 7.

52 Peas, (Premium Gem)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

53 Peas, ( Xolt's Excelsior)

Holbrook Grocerj' Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

54 Peas, (Everbearing)

Holbrook Grocerj' Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

55 .Peas, (Tall English)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

56 Peas, (Alaska)

Holbrook Grocerj' Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

57 Peas, ( Yorkshire Hero)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

68 ;Peas, (Americari Wonder)

iHolbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

59 Peas, (Dwarf Champion)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

60 ;Bean8, (Long Yellow) ...

Holbrook Grocer\' Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

61 Beans, (Dwarf Hort.)

Holbrook Grocerj- Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

62 Peas, (Sutton's Excelsior) i ...

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

63 jPeas, (Adrancer) ...

Holbrook Grocerj- Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 9.

64 Peas, (Thos. Laxlon)

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 15. I

65 Peas, (Gradie's) ...

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 15.

66 jTall Nasturtium ...

'Holbrook Grocerj' Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 24.

67 Beans, ( Hurt. Pole) ...

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 19.

68 Turnip Beet i ...

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 19. I

69 Peas, (Telephone) ...

Holbrook Grocerj- Co., Kecne, N. H. Mar. 19.

70 Mangel- Wurtzel, (Mammoth Long Red) ...

Holbrook Cirocerj- Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 19.

71 Sweet Peas, (Mixed)

Holbrook Grocerj' Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 24. |

72 Dwarf Nasturtiums i ...

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. Apr. 4. I

73 Peas, (Canada Field) I ...

Holbrook Grocerj' Co., Keene, N. H. Mar. 17.

74 White clover, (" A. L.") t 93.4

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Mar. 19.

ALsike clover, 2,000; Rib-grass, 2,270; Selfheal, l,135;l
Sorrel, 35.866. |

75 AUalia, ("5") 96.8

Whitney-Eckstein .Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Mar. 17.

Docks, 91; Green fox-tail, 1.085; Lamb's-quarters,
273; Large-seeded Dodder, 180; Red clover, 91;
Rib-grass, 454 ; L'nknown, 180.

76 Timothy 99.6

Hilli.-ird (fe Kimball. Exeter. N. H. Mar. 24. Cinque-
foil, 681; Lamb's-quarters, 227; Peppergrass, 227;
Plaintain, 1,100.

77 Redtop i 77.4

;W. H. .Miller, New Durham, N. H. May 4. Cinque-
foil, 18,000;"!PIantain, 1,800; Peppergrass, 900; Tim-

I othy, 90,000.

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73.0

98.0

92.0

85.5

93.5

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80.5

95.6

94.5

99.5

99.5

83.0

78.0

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132.0

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[Bulletiu 148

SEED EXAMINATION, 1910.— Continued.

Kind of Seed, Sender, Date of Report, and

Kind and Number of Foreign Seeds found

in One Pound

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W. H. Miller, New Durham, N. H. May 4. Docks, 180;
Green fox-tail, 90; Plantain, 39,000; Rib-grass, 720;
Timothy, 1,800; Unknown, 180.

79 Millet, ( Hungarian)

W. H. Miller, New Durham, N. H. May 4. Green fox-
tail, 180.

80 Timothy

IW. H. Miller, New Durham, N. H. May 4. Alsike

clover, 9,988; Cinquefoil, 227; Mayweed, 227; Plan-
I tain, 454; Sorrel, 227; Redtop, 1,362.

81 Corn, ( Native, No. 1)

C. E. Treat, Fitzwilliam Depot, N. H. Apr. 4.

82 Com, (Commicks Early, No. 2)

C. E. Treat, Fitzwilliam Depot, N. H. Apr. 4.

83 Red clover

iHolbrook, Marshall Co., Nashua, N. H. Apr. 6. Alsike

clover, 9,000; Bracted plantain, 500; Chickweed, 91;
Crab-grass, 900; Docks, 630; Green fox-tail, 2,700;
Lamb's-quarters, 900; Witchgrass, 5,600; Plantain,
9,000; Peppergrass, 91 ; Pig-weed, 180; Rib-grass, 900;
Smartweed, 275; Timothy, 72,000; Yellow fox-tail,
270.

84 Corn, (Sanford)

Holbrook, Marshall Co., Nashua, N. H. Apr. 6.

85 Corn, (Leanino)

Holbrook, Marshall Co., Nashua, N. H. Apr. 6.

86 Peas, (Canada Field)

Davison & Ward, Hanover, N. H. Mar. 25.

87 Peas, (Improved Telephone)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. April 4.

88 Peas, (Amer. Wonder)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

89 Peas, (Everbearing)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

90 Peas, ( Noil's Excelsior)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

91 Sweet corn, (Blk. Mexican)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

92 Beans, (Green Pod Slringleas)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

93 Sweet corn, (Early Crosby)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

94 Sweet corn, (Slowell's Evergreen)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

95 Hubbard squash

C. L. .lenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

96 Muskmelon, (Rocky-ford)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

97 Carrot, (Danvers Half-long)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 11.

98 Spinach, (Thick leaf)

('. J J. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 11.

99 Turnip, (Purple top)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

100 Cucumber, ( White Spine)

C L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

101 Cabbage, (Warren's Stonemason)

C. 1>. .lenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

102 Radish, (Scarlet Turnip)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

103 Onion, (Danvers Yellow Globe)

C h. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 11.

104 Parsnip, ( Hollow crown)

C L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. May 26.

105 Lettuce, (Boston Curled)

C. Jy. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 11.

IOC Turnip Beet, (Dewinqs Early Blood)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 14.

107 I Watermelon, (Cole's Early)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 11.

"§774

'WJi

60.5
92.5

03.5
68.0
63.5

T7

99.5 trace

98.2 trace

80.6 4.0

1.5

7.6

TTT

.5

.3

7.8

93.0
92.0
97.5
70.5
88.0
86.0
95.5
84.0
99.0
83.0
87.0
84.0
53.0
67.0
32.0
92.0
80.6
91.0
90.5
68.5
20.0
51.0
78.0
94.5

Sept., 1910.]

i;i-:sri.Ts of seed tests, 1910

195

SEED EXAMINATION, 1910.— Continued.

MX *^
V ^

El

Kind of Seed, Sender, Date of Report, and

Kind and Number of Foreign Seeds found

in One Pound

CO

Ceo

u «

O « O "5

O*^ O o

(2^

B 4) to

1.0 2

O

^1 fl

g.2

108
109
110
111
112
113

114

115
116

117

118

119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139

Beans, (.Dwarf Hort.)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

Pumpkin, (Sugar)

C. I.. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 11.

Beans, ( Kidney Wax)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

Beans, {Bush Lima)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 11.

Sweet corn, (Golden Bantam)

C. L. Jenness, Dover, N. H. Apr. 4.

Timothy, (No.l)

Henry Evans & Co., Rochester, N. H. Apr. 1. Chick-
weed, 226; Red clover, 226; Miscellaneous, 678.

Timothy, ( No. 2)

Henrj- Evans & Co., Rochester, N. H. Apr. 1. Mal-
low, 226; Red clover, 678; Redtop, 226.

Oats.

Apr. 14.

May 6.
fox-tail,

Morris E. Henderson, Merrimac, N. H

MiUet, (Barnyard)

Thompson & Hoague Co., Concord, N. H.
I Rag\\eed, 1,550; Smartweed, 180; Yellow

8,100; Unknown, 360.

Timothy

Thompson & Hoague Co., Concord, N. H. May 6.

Peppergrass, 670; Red clover, 2,043; Redtop, 670;
I Unknown, 227.

iRedtop

Thompson & Hoague Co., Concord, N. H. May 6.
I Cinquefoil, 45,400; Whitetop, 2,000; Peppergrass,

1,500; Timothy, 80,000.

.Timothy

;F. W. Clark, Wilton, N. H. Apr. 15.

Red clover

F. W. Clark, Wilton, N. H. Apr. 15.

Beans, (Scarlet Runner)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Apr. 25.

Beans, (Long Yellow)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Apr. 25.

Beans, (Black Ger. Wax)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Apr. 25.

IBeans, ( Kidney Wax)

IJ. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Apr. 25.

iBeans, (Golden Eye Wax)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester. N. H. Apr. 25.

Beans, (Bush Lima)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Apr. 25.

Beans, (Arlington)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Apr. 25.

IBeans, (Dwarf Hort.)

!J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Apr. 25.

IBeans, (Speckled Pole)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Apr. 25.

Beans, (Imp. Golden Wax)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Apr. 25.

Beans, ( Ky. Wonder)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Apr. 25.

Beans, ( Yellow Eye)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Apr. 25.

Peas, (Imp. Telephone)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Peas, (Imp. Stratagem)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Mav 2.

'Beans, (Rust Proof Blk. Wax)

J. B. \'arick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Sweet corn, (Early Orange)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Beans, (Stringless Green Pod)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Peas, ( Yorkshire Hero)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Peas, ( Nott'a Excelsior)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

99.5 .2
99.5 trace

93.5

99.4

75.0

trace
2

6.4

trace I

2.0

14

25

0 trace

99.0
88.0
91.5
67.0
89.0

78.5
88.6

75.5

77.3

80.0
90.3
86.0
100.0
66.5
98.0
98.0
88.0
99.6
96.5
93.5
97.0
97.6
98.0
77.5
82.5
98.0
97.0
84.6
64.6
88.0

196

N. H. KXPERIMENT STATIUX

[Bulletin 148

SEED EXAMINATION, 1910.— Continued.

Si
002;

Kind of Seed, Sender, Date of Report, and

Kind and Number of Foreign Seeds found

in One Pound

"o-o

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eed

•0 T3

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140 iPeas, {Amer. Wonder)

I J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

141 jPeas, (Alaska)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

142 !Peas, (Gradie's)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

143 Peas, (Sutton's Excelsior)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

144 IPeas, (First and Best)

ij. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Peas, (Canada Field)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Peas, (Thos. Laxton)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Peas, (Prem. Gem)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Peas, (Champ, of Eng.)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Beans, ( White Lima)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Peas, (Dwarf Champ.)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Peas, (Black-eye Marrowfat)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Peas, (Bliss Everbearing)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Peas, (Advaricer)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. Mav 2.

Peas, (Maud S.)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Squash, (Boston Marrow)

J. li. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Muskmelon, ( Yellow Cantaloupe)

.J. B. \;irick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Cucumber, (Long Green)

J. B. \arick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Cucumber, (Imp. White Spine)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Pumpkin, (Conn. Field)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Hubbard squash

J. B. \arick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 10.

Watermelon, ( Kolb's Gem)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Radish, ( White Top)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Radish, (Scarlet Globe)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Turnip, ( Yellow Rutabaga)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Spinach, (Summer)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Celery, (Giant Pascal)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 31.

Carrot, (Imp. Long Orange)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 31.

Lettuce, ( Hanson)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 31.

Lettuce, (Early Prize Head)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 31.

Onion, ( Yellow Globe)

.1. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Turnip, ( White Globe)

J. r$. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Mangel Wurtzel, (Giant)

J. U. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Beet, (Detroit Dark Red)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Cabbage, (Early Jersey Wakefield)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Cabbage, (Stonemason)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

96.0
98.0
85.0
95.5
95.5
98.0
89.5
89.5
76.0
89.0
71.0
99.0
85.0
93.0
98.5
67.0
80.0
76.5
91.0
84.0
93.5
88.0
58.0
90.5
98.0
16.5
51.0
53.5
lOr.O
47.0
73.0
71.0
78.5
59.0
54.5
09. 5

Sept., 1910.]

KESULTS OF SKKD TESTS, 1910

11)

SEED EX.\MINATION, 1910.— Continued.

03^

Kind of Seed, Sender, Date of Report, and

Kind and Number of Foreign Seeds found

in One Pound

4^ i« 0)

«9 03

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oT3

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•-■£

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<s;^

4, I,

4) S

PM a

t-H

176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186

187

188

189
190

191

192
193
194
195
196
197
19S
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206

99.6

White Mustard

J. H. \arick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 12.

Parsnip, ( Hollow Crown)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 31.

Tomatoes, (Dwarf Champ.)

J. B. \'arick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Carrot, (Ox- Heart)

J. B. \'arick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 31.

MiUet, (German)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Rape, (Dwarf Essex)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Barley, (Six-Rowed)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Barley, (Two-rowed)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Spring Rye

J. B. \arick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Buckwheat

J. B. \arick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 2.

Timothy, (Pine tree)

Hoi brook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. May 16. Alsike

clover, 227; Sorrel, 908. I

Timothy '98.8

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. May 16. Alsike

clover, 681; Black mustard, 454; Cinquefoil, 1,135;

Plantain, 681; Red clover, 227; Redtop, 4,540.

Oats, ( A^o. 1)

L. W. Willard, Oxford, N. H. May 12. Green fox-
tail, 90; Bind weed, 620; Smartweed, 110; Sorrel, 23;

Wheat, 90; Barley, 46.

Oats, ( A'o. 2)

L. W. Willard. Oxford, N. H. May 14. Bindweed, 23;

Wheat, 69; Barley, 46.

Timothy, ( A'o. 1)

G. C. Craig, Rumney Depot, N. H. May 12. Old

Witch grass, 227; Ox-eye daisy, 227; Pig-weed, 454;

Sorrel, 1,130.

Timothy, ( A'o. 2)

G. C. Craig, Rumney Depot, N. H. May 12. Sorrel,

227.

Beans, (Bush Cranberry)

Moscrve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 9.

Sweet corn, (Crosby's)

Mesorve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 9.

Sweet corn, (Golden Bantam)

Me.serve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 9.

Corn, (Sanford)

Mcserve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 9.

Corn, (Stowell'sErergreen)

Mcscrve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 9.

Corn, ( White Cory's)

Mcscrve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 9.

Beans, (Pole Cranberry)

.Mescrve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 9.

Peas, (Alaska)

Mcserve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 9.

Peas, (Champ, of Eng.)

.Meserve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 12.

Peas, (Blk. Eye Marrowfat)

Meserve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 12.

Beans, (Blk. Wax)

.Meserve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 9.

Peas, (Carter's Telephone)

Meserve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 12.

Peas, ( A'o«'s Excelsior)

Meserve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 13.

Peas, (Amer. Wonder)

Meserve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 13.

Beet, (Break's Dewing)

Meserve & Bowen, Franklin, N. H. May 13.

97.6 .9

99.2

98.5

99.9

.3
.2

trace . 3

1.5

.0
trace

0

.5
1.3

.0

90.5
47.0
52.0
55.0
84.0
90.5
94.5
85.5
67.5
87.5
95.5

87.0

95.0

88.5
85.5

94.3

24.5
87.5
93.5
92.0
87.5
92.0
88.0
72.0
84.0
89.5
65.5
50.0
86.5
63.5
75.5

198

X. II. KXPERIMEXT STATIOX

[Bulletiu 148

SEED EXAMINATION, 1910.— Continued.

Kind of Seed, Sender, Date of Report, and

Kind and Number of Foreign Seeds found

in One Pound

in

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White clover

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 13.

Crimson clover

I J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 13.
!AlfaUa

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 13.

iMiUet, ( Hungarian) 99.2

jRowe & Bartlett, Springville, Me. May 17. Barnyard
grass, 91; Rag-weed, 91; Red clover, 454; Yellow fox-
tail, 728.

Corn, (Flint)

E. W. Lane, Hampton, N. H. May 5.

Oats • • ■

E. C. & W. L. Hopkins, Greenfield, N. H. May 9.

Alsike clover, (Auburn No. 31) I 93 . 6

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. May 13.
Chickweed, 1,145; Green fox-tail, 454; Old Witch-
grass, 227; Red clover, 2,510; Sorrel, 454; Timothy,
22,600.

Redtop, ( Unhulled)

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 31.

Orchard grass

J. B. Varick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 31.

R. I. Bent

J. B. ^'arick Co., Manchester, N. H. May 31.

Corn, (Leaning)

C. M. Hildreth & Son, Lebanon, N. H. May 14.

Timothy, ("Sun") 99.9

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. May 26. Alsike
clover, 227

Timothy, (C. F. P.) 99.4

Holbrook Grocery Co., Keene, N. H. May 26. Plan-
tain, 227.

Corn, (Sanford)

C. M. Hildreth & Son, Lebanon, N. H. May 26.

Peas, (Bliss Everbearing)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Peas, (Telephone)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Peas, (Early Alaska)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Peas, ( Nott's Excelsior)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Peas, (Gradie's)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Beans, (Early Golden Wax)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Corn, (Early Red Cory)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Corn, (Country Gentleman)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Beans, (Mammoth Green Pod)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Peas, (Amer. Wonder)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Sweet corn, (Golden Bantam)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. II. June 6.

Corn, (Early While Cory)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Corn, (Slowell't Evergreen)

R. H. Moore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Beans, (Dwarf lilk. Wax)

H. H. Moore, Franklin, N. II. June 6.

Beans, (Dwarf Ilort.)

K. H. ,\Ioore, Franklin, N. H. June 6.

Corn, ( While Ensilage)

Spaiilding & Sladc, Walpole, N. H. June 26.

Timothy, ( No. 678) 99.6

Whitney-Eckstein Seed Co., Buffalo, N. Y. June 28.
Alsike clover, 227; Sorrel, 454.

0
trace

trace

4.5

trace
0

trace

.1

1.5

66.3
84.5
88.3
80.5

92.0
92.0
92.5

43.0
54.0
74.0
90.0
94.5

94.5

46.5
80.0
80.0
96.5
91.5
72.0
97.0
91.5
97.0
98.5
86.5
94.0
86.6
85.5
9G.5
96.5
75.0
94.0

Sept., I'JIO.

RKSUI.TS OF SKEI) TKSTS, IHIO

1«M>

SUMMARY TABLE, SHOWING THE KINDS OF FOREIGN SEEDS FOUND IN

SAMPLES EXAMINED IN 1910, AND THE NUMBER OF SAMPLES IN

WHICH THEY WERE FOUND.

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Barley

Barnyard grass

Bindweed

Black mustard

Bracted plantain

Canada bluegrass

Canada thistle

Charlock

Chicory

Chickweed

Cinquefoil

Crab-grass

Docks

Dodder

Green fox-tail

Kentucky bluegrass

Lady's thumb

Lamb's-quarters

Mallow

May weed

Miscellaneous or unknown.
Mouse-eared chickweed. . . .

Ox-eye daisj-

Peppergrass

Pig-weed

Plantain

Purslane

Rag-weed

Red clover

Redtop

Rib-grass

Selfheal

Smartweed

Sorrel

Spiny sida

Timothy

Wheat

Whitetop

Wild Sunflower

W'itch grass

Yarrow

Yellow fox-tail

Yellow trefoil

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From the last Table it may be noted that the average timothy-
seed on our market during the year was above the standard as
regards both purity and germination; the redtop was below as to
purity and considerably below as to germination; the average of
the clovers was slightly below the standard as to both purity
and germination, one sample of red clover having as low as 80.6
per cent, pure seed and a germination of only 63.5 per cent.; the
millets were likewise a little below the standards, one sample
showing only 60.5 per cent, germination; only two samples of
alfalfa were examined for purity and one of these contained
dodder.

The average germination of the field corn was 10 per cent, below
the standard, one sample showing only 46.5 per cent.; this low
average was due to the general poor season for corn in 1909,
and the consequent difficulty of securing first-class seed. The
average of the sweet corn was practically up to the standard,
although one sample showed as low as 68 per cent. The average
germination of both beans and peas was below the standard, al-
though samples of each tested as high as 100 per cent., and as low
as 24.0 per cent, for beans and 20 per cent, for peas. Two samples
of oats were tested for purity, in one of which considerable quan-
tities of weed seed were found.

The Text of The Law:

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.

IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED

AND NINE.

HOUSE BILL NO. 396.

AN ACT.

To Regulate the Sale of Agricultural Seeds.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General

Court convened:

Section 1. Every lot of agricultural seeds, including the seeds
of cereals, grasses, forage plants, vegetables, garden plants and
white pine trees, but not including those of other trees, shrubs
and ornamental plants, which is sold, offered or exposed for sale
for seed in bulk or package of one pound or more, within this

202 N. II. EXPKRiMEXT STATION (Bulletin 148

state shall be accompanied by a plainly written or printed guar-
antee, stating first, its percentage of purity from foreign seeds and
other matter, and second, its percentage of vitality.

Sect. 2. Sellers or dealers in seeds may base their guarantees
upon tests or analyses conducted by themselves, their agents,
or by the Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture or his agents
provided that such tests or analyses shall be made in such a manner
and under such conditions as the said secretary may prescribe.

Sect. 3. The results of all tests or analyses of seeds made by
the said secretary, together with the names and addresses of the
persons from whom the samples of seed were obtained, shall be
published annually in a bulletin by the New Hampshire College
Experiment Station, and biennially in the report of the State
Board of Agriculture. The said secretary shall also pubhsh from
time to time in the Quarterly Report of the State Board of Agri-
culture equitable standards of purity and vitality, together with
such information concerning agricultural seeds as may be of pub-
lic benefit.

Sect. 4. Whoever sells, offers, or exposes for sale or for dis-
tribution, within this state, any agricultural seeds heretofore
named in this act, without complying with the requirements of
sections one and two, or whoever, with intention to deceive,
wTongly marks or labels any lot of agricultural seeds, including
the seeds of cereals, grasses, 'forage plants, vegetables, garden
plants and white pine trees, but not including those of other trees,
shrubs, and ornamental plants, as pertains to their percentage of
purity and vitality, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one
hundred dollars for the first offense, and not exceeding two hun-
dred dollars for each subsequent offense.

Sect. 5. The provisions of the four preceding sections shall
not apply to any person growing, selling, offering or exposing for
sale cereals and other agricultural seeds for food.

Sect. 6. The Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture shall
diligently enforce the provisions of sections one and four of this
act, and in his discretion prosecute offenses against the same.

The Object of the Law:

The object of this law is in substance the same as that of our
pure food and fertilizer laws, namely, to have the buyer know
just what he is buying. It is intended to provide a means where-

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by our farmers and other purchasers of seeds may have rehable
information, on the basis of which they may protect themselves
against the introduction of noxious weeds and against loss through
weak or otherwise worthless seeds; also to provide a reasonable
protection for careful, conscientious dealers against negligent,
designing, or unscrupulous ones.

It is not the purpose or intent of the law to work a hardship
on our seed dealers or to hurt their legitimate business, and
neither is it intended to require farmers and other growers to
purchase seeds of a better quality than they desire.

Standards:

The law does not attempt to fix any standards as to purity and
vitaUty, but for the information of those who may desire to know
what may be considered as "equitable standards" the following
table, offered by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and
based upon investigations made by that department, is given.

STANDARDS OF PURITY AND GERMINATION OF AGRICUL-
TURAL SEEDS.

Seed.

Purity,

Germina-

Seed.

Purity,

Germina-

%

tion, %

%

tion, %

Alfalfa,

98

85—90

Lettuce,

99

85—90

Asparagus,

99

80—85

Kafir corn.

98

85—90

Barley,

99

90—95

Melon,

99

85—90

Beans,

99

90—95

Millets,

99

85—90

Beets,

99

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Mustard,

99

90—95

Blue grass,

Oats,

99

90—95

Canadian,

90

45—50

Okra,

99

80—85

Blue grass.

Onion,

99

80—85

Kentucky,

90

45—50

Parsley,

99

70—75

Brome, awnless,

90

75—80

Parsnip,

95

70—75

Buckwheat,

99

90—95

Peas,

99

93—98

Cabbage,

99

90—95

Pumpkins,

99

85—90

Carrot,

95

80—85

Radish,

99

90—95

Cauliflower,

99

80—85

Rape,

99

90—95

Celery,

98

60—65

Redtop,

95

75—80

Clover, alsike,

95

75—80

Rye,

99

90—95

Clover, crimson,

98

85—90

Salsify,

98

75—80

Clover, red,

98

85—90

Sorghum,

98

85—90

Clover, white,

95

75—80

Spinach,

99

80—95

Collard,

99

90—95

Spurry,

99

85—90

Corn, field or

Squash,

99

85—90

ensilage,

99

90—95

Timothy,

98

85—90

Com, sweet,

99

85—90

Tomato,

98

85—90

Cowpea,

99

85—90

Turnip,

99

90—95

Cucumber,

99

85—90

Tobacco,

98

75—80

Eggplant,

99

75—80

Wheat,

99

90—95

Fescue, meadow,

95

85—90

* Each beet fruit or "ball" is likely to contain from 2 to 7 seeds. One hundred
balls should yield at least 160 sprouts.

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The term "percentage of vitality," as used in the law, will be
interpreted to mean the percentage of germination, or the number
of seeds in 100 which show their vitality by germinating under
laboratory test conditions.

It should be kept in mind that any fixed standard l^elow that
which is possible to be attained would be undesirable both for
the seedsman and the farmer. Dealers should recognize this
fact and aim to handle only the best seeds that can be obtained,
and thus gain for themselves a reputation and profit for as high
standards of quality and purity as may be reasonably attained.
Many conditions affect the vitality of seeds, — the products of
certain seasons being unavoidably poor. Many difficulties also
attend the separation of certain varieties of farm and garden
seeds from certain common weed seeds, and impurities are the
result. Seedsmen and farmers, alike, should recognize these
facts. But whether the seeds are good or bad, we must know
how good or bad they are.

Labeling:

The law does not apply to the common five and ten-cent
packages of garden and flower seeds. Only seeds sold in bulk
or in packages of one pound or more are subject to the provi-
sions of the law and are required to be accompanied by a guar-
antee stating their percentage of purity and vitalit5^

The guarantee or label may be of any form desired by the
seller of the seeds, as a tag, sticker, or direct brand upon the
container. It must, however, be plainly written or printed, and
placed distinctly visible to the purchaser. Each dealer will
provide his own labels.

Tests and Examinations:

Section two of the law states the provisions under which the
tests and analyses shall be made. The Secretary of the State
Board of Agriculture has appointed F. W. Taylor, Agronomist
of the Experiment Station, as his regular agent for making all
tests and analyses in this state. The sellers or dealers who
desire to base their guarantees upon tests made by themselves
or their agents must first secure the approval by the Secretary
of the State Board of Agriculture of the methods to be used in
making the tests, and of the person who is to conduct them.

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Taking of Samples:

To secure a fair average sample of a lot or bulk, take small
quantities from all of the bags or from different parts of any
particular bulk. Mix thoroughly and take out the sample to be
inspected. When the seeds are in bags or large bins, the use of
a 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 Amount of Samples:

The size and amount of the samjjles necessary for a test will
depend 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, redtop, lettuce, onions, radish,
turnip, etc.; about one ounce or two tablespoonfuls of the larger
seeds, hke 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.

Sending of Samples:

Samples sent to the Experiment Station for testing should be
enclosed in a strong paper envelope and securely fastened.
Single samples should be sent by mail at the customary mer-
chandise rates. When a number of samples are to be sent they
should be put up securely in a single package and forwarded bj^
mail or express, whichever way is the cheaper. Samples should
not be sent in bottles or glass jars. 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.

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Reporting Results of Tests:

R('])orts upon the purity of samples can usually be furnished
within two or three days after they are received. Final reports
upon f>(M-niination tests or upon different examinations as to
purity will vary as to time, according to the number of samples
on "hand, amount of impurities, variety of seeds, etc. The fol-
lowing list shows the usual time required for final germination
reports upon the more common seeds:

Alfalfa, alsike and other clovers, beans, peas, corn, cucumbers,
cabbage, millet, rape, turnips, oats, and other cereals, five to
seven days.

Beets, buckwheat, timothy, tomatoes, melons, and vetch, six
to nine days.

Brome grass, fescues, salsify and spinach, eight to twelve
days.

Carrots, celery, parsnips, orchard grass, redtop and tobacco,

ten to fifteen days.

Blue grass, fifteen to thirty days.

It is hoped that all will recognize that there are many others
sending in seeds for examination who wish " immediate replies."
All samples will be examined in the order of their receipt. Re-
ports by telephone or telegraph will be given at the expense of
the sender of the sample.

Kinds of Impurities:

In making reports of tests, all seeds other than those of the
variety under examination found in a sample will be considered
as foreign seeds and therefore as impurities. Dirt, stems, hulls,
sand, etc., will also constitute an impurity under the term " inert
matter." While other kinds of grass seed found in a given
sample constitute an impurity, their presence there may not be
harmful or even objectionalile. In view of this fact, the reports
of inspection will have the total percentage of impurity divided
into percentage of inert matter, percentage of other grass seeds
and percentage of weed seeds. For example, if a sample of
timothy is found to be 95 per cent, pure and the five per cent,
of impurity to ])e alsike clover and redtop, both the seller and
the buyer ought to know it.

208 X. 11. EXPEKIMKNT STATION [Bulk'tiu 14S

Expenses of Tests and Analyses:

As no funds are available for the Secretary of the State Board
or for the Experiment Station to conduct the tests, a nominal
charge, sufficient to cover the cost of making them, must be
made. The charge for making a purity test will be seventy-five cents
per sample. For seeds sold in mixtures the charge will be sev-
enty-five cents for the sample and ten cents additional for each
kind of seed said to be contained therein. The charge for mak-
ing a germination test will be twenty-five cents per sample.
Seeds will be tested for any resident of the state, whether a
dealer or not, at the above rates.

Methods of Examination and Testing:

For purity tests the regulations offered in Circular No. 34 of
the Office of Experiment Stations are followed with only minor
variations. A portion of the original sample is filed away in a
properly numbered, heavy manila envelope for future use or for
a retest if one is demanded. A smaller envelope which contains
the pure seed obtained upon separation is also filed within the
larger one. An ordinary card index file with 5x8 drawers,
divided, is used for this ])urpose.

The germinating chamber is a " home-made " affair, 2;^ x
2i X 5 feet over all. It contains 22 shelves two feet square.
The shelves are made of quarter-inch mesh galvanized wire net-
ting, bound on the edges with galvanized iron. The temper-
ature and humidity is maintained by means of water contained
in a copper cylinder, 12 inches in diameter and 10 inches deep,
suspended from the bottom of the chamber. The water is kept
at the i)r()i)er temi)eratur(! by either a gas flame or an electric
bulb j)laced underneath and contn^lied by a thermostat. The
seeds are placed in folds of l)lotting paper on the trays, the
latter being l)oth removable and interchangealile.

The records of all tests and examinations are kept in a special-
ly designed l)()ok, a duplicate of the original being detached and
f(;rwarded as the official report to the sender of the sami)le.
Th(! form of the record kept, a view of the germinating chamber,
a corner of the seed testing room, and the style of envelope
used for filing may be noted from the illustrations.

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