from the microbiological source and vitamin B,, are identical. We wish to thank Dr. Charles Rosenblum for the determination of refractive indices and spectrographic analyses, and Mr. Frederick Bacher for the solubility measurements. We are indebted to Miss Muriel Caswell and her colleagues for the microbiological assays and to Dr. W. 11. Ott for the determination of "animal protein factor" activity. We are indebted to Dr. 11. B. Woodruff, Mr. David Hendiin, and Miss Myrle Ruger for collaboration on the extension of the research on the microbiological production of vitamin B,,. EDWARDL. RICKES, NORIVIAN R. G. BRINK, FRANK tremendous interest i n chemical weed-control methods a t this time, the above information is pertinent and warrants careful consideration by all concerned with crop production. JACKSON B. HESTERand ROBERT L. ISAAC'S, JR. Department of Agricultural Research, Campbell Soup Company, Rivcrton, New Jersey