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Coal ............ . . .. ............   ............... 7 3
Iron, steel and alloysfor the Department of Meehan-  
ical Engineering ................,.............. 11  
Miscellaneous A ............... . ........... . ........ 18 i
- ( rmi .............,.i . .................... 255  
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A large number of minerals, ores and other materials have been  
examined and classified for persons ·in’all parts of the State and  
reported upon without making a complete analysis. These are in I
addition to the samples above enumerated. f
The Chemical Division is making an exhaustive study of the i
soils of the State. This work has been occupying most of the time L
of Dr. Peter. It will be noted that 71 soil analyses have been made. E
In many instances these analyses have enabled us to make valuable I
suggestions for the improvement of the soils by the right use of {
fertilizers and other means.   series of soil analyses was planned
in connection with held experiments on the farm. Numerous sam- _
ples were collected duringrthe past year, but our chemical force has  
not been sufficient to enable us to complete this work. 1
There is also a constantdeniand for analysis of waters, both  
potable and 'mineral, minerals, ores and other materials from indi- i
viduals and I rom the Boards of, I·Iealth,from various parts of the I
State. This work is increasing. It is now becoming a burden on I
the Chemical Division of the Station. Some action should be taken
V in regard to this matter. If the analyses are to be made free of
r charge. we will be compelled either to neglect more important work
or another assistant must be employed. I believe a small fee for
this work perhaps would be the best way to control it. Where
minerals are sent in for determination, it is often found unneces- i
sary to make an analysis. and all such work could be done without [
charge ; but a quantitative analysis of a mineral water takes several  
days and such work usually benefits the person having it done only.  
ENTOMOLOGICAL AND BOTANICAL DIVISION. i
Prof. Garnian has charge of both Entomology and Botany in the  
Station, assisted by Miss Mary L. Didlake and Mr. G. N. Keller.