Sir William then proceeds to deal with the salvation by chemistry. But before taking notes from that part of his address, is it not singular to remark this tendency of the scientist as well as of the English farmer to think only in terms of wheat, wholly ignoring other grains? It may be interesting to point out the exact difference in the nutrients. Wheat flour is analyzed in the following statement: Water 11.6 Protein 11.1 Fats 1.1 Carbohydrates 75.6 Mineral matters 0.6 ---- Total nutrients 88.4 Potential energy in one pound 1,660 calories. Corn or maize meal differs only as follows: Water 14.5 Protein 9.1 Fats 3.8 Carbohydrates 71.0 Mineral matters 1.6 ---- Total nutrients 85.5 Potential energy in one pound 1,650 calories. Oatmeal: Water 7.7 Protein 15.1 Fats 7.1 Carbohydrates 68.1 Mineral matters 2.0 ---- Total nutrients 92.3 Potential energy in one pound 1,845 calories. Rye flour: Water 13.1 Protein 6.7 Fats 0.8 Carbohydrates 78.7 Mineral matters 0.7 ---- Total nutrients 86.9 Potential energy in one pound 1,620 calories.