Sir John Bennet Lawes

Name	Sir John Bennet Lawes
Job title	Founder of Rothamsted Research and Lawes Agricultural Trust
Preferred citation	Lawes, J. B.

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Report on the growth of wheat made at Rodmersham Kent

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1962. Report on the growth of wheat made at Rodmersham Kent. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 23, pp. 31-45.

Agricultural, botanical and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent grass-land, conducted for many years insuccession on the same land. Part 3 - The chemical results: Section 1

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1900. Agricultural, botanical and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent grass-land, conducted for many years insuccession on the same land. Part 3 - The chemical results: Section 1. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 192, pp. 139-210.

Wheat grown year after year on the same land at Rothamsted, England, without manure, with farmyard manure and with various artificial manures

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1900. Wheat grown year after year on the same land at Rothamsted, England, without manure, with farmyard manure and with various artificial manures. Electronic Rothamsted Archive - eRA. p. 6pp.

III. Agricultural, botanical, and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent grass-land, conducted for many years in succession on the same land Part III The chemical results section I

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1900. III. Agricultural, botanical, and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent grass-land, conducted for many years in succession on the same land Part III The chemical results section I. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 192 (178-184), pp. 139-210. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.1900.0003

The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 7 1890-1898 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1898. The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 7 1890-1898 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation. in: The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 7 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation London William Clowes and sons.

The growth of sugar beet and the manufacture of sugar in the United Kingdom (UK)

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1898. The growth of sugar beet and the manufacture of sugar in the United Kingdom (UK). Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 9 (3rd series part 2), pp. 344-370.

The world's wheat supply

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1898. The world's wheat supply. The Times. (2 Dec), p. pp16.

The Royal Commission on agricultural depression and the valuation of unexhausted manures

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1898. The Royal Commission on agricultural depression and the valuation of unexhausted manures. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 8 (series 3 ) (4), pp. 674-711.

The valuation of the manures obtained by the consumption of foods for the production of milk

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1898. The valuation of the manures obtained by the consumption of foods for the production of milk. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 9 (3rd series part 1), pp. 103-117.

The depression of corn prices and the production of wheat in some of the chief exporting countries of the world

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1896. The depression of corn prices and the production of wheat in some of the chief exporting countries of the world. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 7 (3rd series) (4), pp. 723-737.

Lawes Agricultural Trust committee: brief summary of proceedings during its first five years of office

Lawes, J. B. 1896. Lawes Agricultural Trust committee: brief summary of proceedings during its first five years of office. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 7 (3rd series) (2), pp. 324-332.

Agricultural investigation at Rothamsted during a period of fifty years

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1895. Agricultural investigation at Rothamsted during a period of fifty years. Bulletin USDA. 22, pp. 1-316.

The feeding of animals for the production of meat, milk and manure and for the exercise of force

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1895. The feeding of animals for the production of meat, milk and manure and for the exercise of force. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 6 (3rd series ) (1), pp. 47-146.

The Rothamsted experiments: being an account of some of the results of the agricultural investigations, conducted at Rothamsted in the field, the feeding shed, and the laboratory over a period of fifty years

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1895. The Rothamsted experiments: being an account of some of the results of the agricultural investigations, conducted at Rothamsted in the field, the feeding shed, and the laboratory over a period of fifty years. Transactions Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. 7 (5th series), pp. 1-354.

Rotation of crops

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1894. Rotation of crops. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 5 (part 4 3rd series), pp. 585-646.

The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 2 1880-1882 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1893. The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 2 1880-1882 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation. in: The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 2 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation London William Clowes and sons.

The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 5 1875-1883 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1893. The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 5 1875-1883 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation. in: The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 5 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation London William Clowes and sons.

Home produce, imports, consumption, and price of wheat over 40 harvest-years, 1852-3 to 1891-2

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1893. Home produce, imports, consumption, and price of wheat over 40 harvest-years, 1852-3 to 1891-2. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 4 (3rd series) (1), pp. 77-131, 132.

Allotments and small holdings

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1892. Allotments and small holdings. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 3 (3rd series ) (3), pp. 439-463.

The sources of the nitrogen of our leguminous crops

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1891. The sources of the nitrogen of our leguminous crops. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 2(4) (3rd series), pp. 657-702.

The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 4 1884-1890 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1890. The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 4 1884-1890 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation. in: The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 4 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation London William Clowes and sons.

The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 3 1863-1874 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1890. The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 3 1863-1874 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation. in: The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 3 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation London William Clowes and sons.

The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 1 1861-1889 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1890. The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 1 1861-1889 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation. in: The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 1 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation London William Clowes and sons.

The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 6 1884-1890 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1890. The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 6 1884-1890 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation. in: The Rothamsted Memoirs on Agricultural Chemistry and Physiology Volume 6 containing reports of field experiments on vegetation London Dunn and Chidgey, London. pp. 686

The food of our agricultural crops

Lawes, J. B. 1890. The food of our agricultural crops. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 51, pp. 69-86.

New experiments on the question of the fixation of free nitrogen (Preliminary notice)

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1890. New experiments on the question of the fixation of free nitrogen (Preliminary notice). Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. 47 (286-291), pp. 85-118. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspl.1889.0071

The history of a field newly laid down to permanent grass

Lawes, J. B. 1889. The history of a field newly laid down to permanent grass. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 25 (series 2) (1), pp. 1-26.

On the present position of the question of the sources of the nitrogen of vegetation, with some new results, and preliminary notice of new lines of investigation

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1889. On the present position of the question of the sources of the nitrogen of vegetation, with some new results, and preliminary notice of new lines of investigation. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 180, pp. 1-107.

History of a field newly laid down to permanent grass

Lawes, J. B. 1889. History of a field newly laid down to permanent grass. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

The permanent wheat and barley experiments in Stackyard Field, Woburn

Lawes, J. B. 1888. The permanent wheat and barley experiments in Stackyard Field, Woburn. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 24 (series 2) (1), pp. 1-8.

On the present position of the question of the sources of the nitrogen of vegetation, with some new results, and preliminary notice of new lines of investigation

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1888. On the present position of the question of the sources of the nitrogen of vegetation, with some new results, and preliminary notice of new lines of investigation. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. 43 (258-265), pp. 108-116. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspl.1887.0114

On the home produce, imports, consumption, and price of wheat in the United Kingdom

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1887. On the home produce, imports, consumption, and price of wheat in the United Kingdom. The Field. (Feb 12th), pp. 1-8.

Results of experiments at Rothamsted on the growth of barley for more than thirty years in succession on the same land : lecture delivered June 29 1886 at the Royal Agricultural College Cirencester

Gilbert, J. H. and Lawes, J. B. 1886. Results of experiments at Rothamsted on the growth of barley for more than thirty years in succession on the same land : lecture delivered June 29 1886 at the Royal Agricultural College Cirencester. Agricultural Students Gazette. 3 (New Series) (1), pp. 1-29.

Experiments on ensilage, conducted at Rothamsted season 1884-5

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1886. Experiments on ensilage, conducted at Rothamsted season 1884-5. Agricultural Gazette. 1855, pp. 1-58.

On the necessity for some change in the law in regard to the adulteration of milk

Lawes, J. B. 1885. On the necessity for some change in the law in regard to the adulteration of milk. pp. 1-4.

Sugar as a food for stock

Lawes, J. B. 1885. Sugar as a food for stock. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 21 (2nd series), pp. 81-86.

On the valuation of unexhausted manures

Lawes, J. B. 1885. On the valuation of unexhausted manures. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 21 (s.s part 2), pp. 390-end.

On some points in the composition of soils; with results illustrating the sources of the fertility of Manitoba prairie soils XLIV

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1885. On some points in the composition of soils; with results illustrating the sources of the fertility of Manitoba prairie soils XLIV. Journal of the Chemical Society-Transactions. 47 (June), pp. 380-422. https://doi.org/10.1039/CT8854700380

On the growth of wheat for the second period of 20 years in succession on the same land

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1885. On the growth of wheat for the second period of 20 years in succession on the same land. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 20.

XLIII On the composition of the ash of wheat-grain, and wheat-straw, grown at Rothamsted, in different seasons, and by different manures

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1884. XLIII On the composition of the ash of wheat-grain, and wheat-straw, grown at Rothamsted, in different seasons, and by different manures. Journal of the Chemical Society-Transactions. 45, pp. 305-407. https://doi.org/10.1039/CT8844500305

XXVI. Supplement to former paper, entitled—"Experimental inquiry into the composition of some of the animals fed and slaughtered as human food.”—Composition of the ash of the entire animals, and of certain separated parts

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1883. XXVI. Supplement to former paper, entitled—"Experimental inquiry into the composition of some of the animals fed and slaughtered as human food.”—Composition of the ash of the entire animals, and of certain separated parts. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. 35 (226), pp. 342-344.

Compensation for unexhausted manures

Lawes, J. B. 1883. Compensation for unexhausted manures. pp. 1-55.

XXXI Contribution to the chemistry of “Fairy Rings”

Lawes, J. B., Gilbert, J. H. and Warington, R. 1883. XXXI Contribution to the chemistry of “Fairy Rings”. Journal of the Chemical Society-Transactions. 43, pp. 208-223. https://doi.org/10.1039/CT8834300208

New determinations of ammonia, chlorine, and sulphuric acid, in the rain-water collected at Rothamsted

Lawes, J. B., Gilbert, J. H. and Warington, R. 1883. New determinations of ammonia, chlorine, and sulphuric acid, in the rain-water collected at Rothamsted. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 19 (2nd series), pp. 315-331.

XVI The nitrogen as nitric acid, in the soils and subsoils of some of the fields at Rothamsted

Lawes, J. B., Gilbert, J. H. and Warington, R. 1883. XVI The nitrogen as nitric acid, in the soils and subsoils of some of the fields at Rothamsted. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 19 (2nd series), pp. 331-367.

XXVI. Supplement to former paper, entitled—"Experimental inquiry into the composition of some of the animals fed and slaughtered as human food.”—Composition of the ash of the entire animals, and of certain separated parts

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1883. XXVI. Supplement to former paper, entitled—"Experimental inquiry into the composition of some of the animals fed and slaughtered as human food.”—Composition of the ash of the entire animals, and of certain separated parts. Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society Of London. 174, pp. 865-890. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstl.1883.0026

Determination of nitrogen in the soils of some of the experimental fields at Rothamsted and the bearing of the results on the question of the sources of the nitrogen of our crops

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1882. Determination of nitrogen in the soils of some of the experimental fields at Rothamsted and the bearing of the results on the question of the sources of the nitrogen of our crops. American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Determination of nitrogen in the soils of some of the experimental fields at Rothamsted..

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1882. Determination of nitrogen in the soils of some of the experimental fields at Rothamsted.. American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Agricultural, botanical, and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent meadow, conducted for more than twenty years in succession on the same land Part. II. The botanical results (XXVIII)

Lawes, J. B., Gilbert, J. H. and Masters, M. T. 1882. Agricultural, botanical, and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent meadow, conducted for more than twenty years in succession on the same land Part. II. The botanical results (XXVIII). Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society Of London. 173, pp. 1181-1413. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstl.1882.0029

On the amount and composition of the rain and drainage-waters collected at Rothamsted with appendix tables

Lawes, J. B., Gilbert, J. H. and Warington, R. 1881. On the amount and composition of the rain and drainage-waters collected at Rothamsted with appendix tables. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 17 (2nd series), pp. 241-279.

On the formation and decomposition of carbonic acid

Lawes, J. B. 1881. On the formation and decomposition of carbonic acid. The London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science . 11(series 5) (67), pp. 206-209. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786448108626996

On the amount and composition of the rain and drainage-waters collected at Rothamsted Parts I, II, III

Lawes, J. B., Gilbert, J. H. and Warington, R. 1881. On the amount and composition of the rain and drainage-waters collected at Rothamsted Parts I, II, III. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

Fertility

Lawes, J. B. 1881. Fertility. D. Bogue.

On the home produce imports consumption and price of wheat over 27 harvest years 1852-80 Part II

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1880. On the home produce imports consumption and price of wheat over 27 harvest years 1852-80 Part II. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

Agricultural, botanical, and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent meadow, conducted for more than twenty years in succession on the same land.—Part. II. The botanical results

Lawes, J. B., Gilbert, J. H. and Masters, M. T. 1880. Agricultural, botanical, and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent meadow, conducted for more than twenty years in succession on the same land.—Part. II. The botanical results. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London.

Agricultural, botanical, and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent meadow, conducted for more than twenty years in succession on the same land.—Part I (X)

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1880. Agricultural, botanical, and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent meadow, conducted for more than twenty years in succession on the same land.—Part I (X). Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society Of London. 171, pp. 289-416. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstl.1880.0010

On the home produce, imports, consumption, and price of wheat, over twenty- eight (or twenty-seven) harvest-years, 1852-53 to 1879-80 inclusive

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1880. On the home produce, imports, consumption, and price of wheat, over twenty- eight (or twenty-seven) harvest-years, 1852-53 to 1879-80 inclusive. Journal of the Royal Statistical Society. 43 (2), pp. 313-340. https://doi.org/10.2307/2339002

Our climate and our wheat crops

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1880. Our climate and our wheat crops. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 16 (2nd series ) (1), pp. 173-209.

Is higher farming a remedy for lower prices? Read to the Berkshire Agricultural Society 1879

Lawes, J. B. 1879. Is higher farming a remedy for lower prices? Read to the Berkshire Agricultural Society 1879. Rothamsted Memoirs. 5, pp. 1-39.

XXIII. Agricultural, botanical, and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent meadow, conducted for more than twenty years in succession on the same land

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1879. XXIII. Agricultural, botanical, and chemical results of experiments on the mixed herbage of permanent meadow, conducted for more than twenty years in succession on the same land. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. 29 (196-199), pp. 230-234. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspl.1879.0043

Note on Composition of potatoes

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1878. Note on Composition of potatoes. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society. 5 (5 Proc 37), pp. 1-2.

On the formation of fat in the animal body

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1877. On the formation of fat in the animal body. Journal of anatomy and physiology. 11 (4), pp. 577-588.

The Rothamsted Agricultural Experimental Station

Gilbert, J. H. and Lawes, J. B. 1877. The Rothamsted Agricultural Experimental Station. The Gardener's Chronical and Agricultural Gazette. 8 (Sept 22 ns), pp. 360-378.

Freedom in the growth and sale of the crops of the farm..

Lawes, J. B. 1877. Freedom in the growth and sale of the crops of the farm.. Journal of the Royal Society of Arts. 26 (1308), pp. 45-58.

The formation of fat in the animal body

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1877. The formation of fat in the animal body. Journal of Anatomy and Physiology. 11 (4), pp. 577-588.

Farm crops, freedom in growth and sale of," paper"

Lawes, J. B. 1877. Farm crops, freedom in growth and sale of," paper". Royal Society of Arts Journal (RSA Journal). 26, p. 45.

Note on sewage utilisation

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1876. Note on sewage utilisation. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. 14 (3).

On the valuation of unexhausted manures

Lawes, J. B. 1875. On the valuation of unexhausted manures. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 11 (s.s. part 1), pp. 1-40.

On the more frequent growth of barley on heavy land

Lawes, J. B. 1875. On the more frequent growth of barley on heavy land. London Farmers' Club. pp. 1-20.

Unexhausted tillages and manures with reference to the landlord and tenant (Ireland) Act 1870

Lawes, J. B. 1874. Unexhausted tillages and manures with reference to the landlord and tenant (Ireland) Act 1870.

Report of experiments on the growth of barley for twenty years in succession on the same land

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1873. Report of experiments on the growth of barley for twenty years in succession on the same land. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 9 (2nd series), pp. 89-186.

Effects of the drought of 1870 on some of the experimental crops at Rothamsted

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1871. Effects of the drought of 1870 on some of the experimental crops at Rothamsted. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 7 (2nd series), pp. 91-132.

Scientific agriculture with a view to profit read before the Maidstone Farmers' Club, 15 December 1870

Lawes, J. B. 1870. Scientific agriculture with a view to profit read before the Maidstone Farmers' Club, 15 December 1870. Maidstone Farmer's Club. pp. 1-18.

Exhaustion of the soil in relation to Landlords' Covenants, and the valuation of unexhausted improvements: Read before the London Farmers' Club, April 4, 1870

Lawes, J. B. 1870. Exhaustion of the soil in relation to Landlords' Covenants, and the valuation of unexhausted improvements: Read before the London Farmers' Club, April 4, 1870. London Farmers Club.

Scientific agriculture with a view of profit', read before the Maistone Farmers' Club. December 15, 1870

Lawes, J. B. 1870. Scientific agriculture with a view of profit', read before the Maistone Farmers' Club. December 15, 1870. South Eastern Gazette Office, Maidstone.

On the home produce, imports and consumption of wheat

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1868. On the home produce, imports and consumption of wheat. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 4 (2nd series), pp. 359-397.

Preliminary notice of results on the composition of wheat grown for 20 years in succession on the same land

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1867. Preliminary notice of results on the composition of wheat grown for 20 years in succession on the same land. Report British Association.

Food and its relations to various exigencies of the animal body

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1866. Food and its relations to various exigencies of the animal body. Philosophical magazine. (July).

Report (Presented to Parliament) of experiments undertaken by order of the board of trade to determine the relative values of unmalted and malted barley as food for stock

Gilbert, J. H. and Lawes, J. B. 1866. Report (Presented to Parliament) of experiments undertaken by order of the board of trade to determine the relative values of unmalted and malted barley as food for stock. Rothamsted Memoirs.

Food and its relations to various exigencies of the animal body

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1866. Food and its relations to various exigencies of the animal body. The London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science . 32 (213), pp. 55-64. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786446608644126

LXI On the sources of the fat of the animal body

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1866. LXI On the sources of the fat of the animal body. Report of the British Association of Advanced Science. p. 1.

On the accumulation of the nitrogen of manure in the soil

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1866. On the accumulation of the nitrogen of manure in the soil. Report British Association.

On the composition, value and utilisation of town sewage

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1866. On the composition, value and utilisation of town sewage. Journal of the Chemical Society (Resumed). pp. 1-51.

LXI On the sources of the fat of the animal body

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1866. LXI On the sources of the fat of the animal body. The London, Edinburgh, and Dublin Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science . 32 (218), pp. 439-451. https://doi.org/10.1080/14786446608644213

On the sewage of towns Third report of The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the best mode of distributing the sewage of towns and applying it to beneficial and profitable uses and Appendices 1,2,3 Presented to Parliament 1865 pp202

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1865. On the sewage of towns Third report of The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the best mode of distributing the sewage of towns and applying it to beneficial and profitable uses and Appendices 1,2,3 Presented to Parliament 1865 pp202. Rothamsted Memoirs. pp. 1-202.

Report of experiments on the growth of wheat for the second period of twenty years in succession on the same land (20 years)

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1864. Report of experiments on the growth of wheat for the second period of twenty years in succession on the same land (20 years). Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 20 (s.s part 2), pp. 1-97.

On the chemistry of the feeding of animals for the production of meat and manure

Lawes, J. B. 1864. On the chemistry of the feeding of animals for the production of meat and manure. Royal Dublin Society. pp. 1-13.

Further Report of experiments with different manures on permanent meadow land

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1863. Further Report of experiments with different manures on permanent meadow land. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 24, pp. 504-539.

Liebig and the Mineral Theory

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1863. Liebig and the Mineral Theory. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 24 (2), p. 506.

Further report of experiments with different manure on permanent meadowland

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1863. Further report of experiments with different manure on permanent meadowland. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

On the selection of artificial manures for the sugar cane

Lawes, J. B. 1863. On the selection of artificial manures for the sugar cane. pp. 1-8.

The effect of different manures on the mixed herbage of grass-land

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1863. The effect of different manures on the mixed herbage of grass-land. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 24 (1), pp. 131-164.

XX - On the source of the nitrogen of vegetation; with special reference to the question whether plants assimilate free or uncombined nitrogen

Lawes, J. B., Gilbert, J. H. and Pugh, E. 1863. XX - On the source of the nitrogen of vegetation; with special reference to the question whether plants assimilate free or uncombined nitrogen. Journal of the Chemical Society. 16, pp. 100-186.

On the utilisation of town sewage

Lawes, J. B. 1863. On the utilisation of town sewage. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 24 (1), pp. 65-90.

Experiments on the question whether the use of condiments increase the assimilation of food by fattening animals or adds to the profits of the feeder

Lawes, J. B. 1862. Experiments on the question whether the use of condiments increase the assimilation of food by fattening animals or adds to the profits of the feeder. Edinburgh veterinary Review and Ann Comp Path.

Supplementary report of experiments on the feeding of sheep

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1862. Supplementary report of experiments on the feeding of sheep. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 23, pp. 191-210.

On some points in connexion with the exhaustion of soils

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1861. On some points in connexion with the exhaustion of soils. Report of the British Association of Advanced Science.

Fifth report of experiments on the feeding of sheep

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1861. Fifth report of experiments on the feeding of sheep. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

On some points in connection with the exhaustion of soils

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1861. On some points in connection with the exhaustion of soils. Report British Association.

Reports of experiments on the fattening of oxen at Woburn Park Farm

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1861. Reports of experiments on the fattening of oxen at Woburn Park Farm. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 22 (1), pp. 200-218.

XXIII On the sources of the nitrogen of vegetation; with special reference to the question whether plants assimilate free or uncombined nitrogen

Lawes, J. B., Gilbert, J. H. and Pugh, E. 1861. XXIII On the sources of the nitrogen of vegetation; with special reference to the question whether plants assimilate free or uncombined nitrogen. Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society Of London. 151, pp. 431-577. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstl.1861.0024

On the application of different manures to different crops and on their proper distribution on the farm

Lawes, J. B. 1861. On the application of different manures to different crops and on their proper distribution on the farm. Private publication cited Dyke (1993)(as cited by Heal et al. 1997).

Report of experiments with different manures on permanent meadow land Part IV Chemical composition of the hay

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1860. Report of experiments with different manures on permanent meadow land Part IV Chemical composition of the hay. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 20, pp. 398-441.

On the source of the nitrogen of vegetation; with special reference to the question whether plants assimilate free or uncombined nitrogen

Lawes, J. B., Gilbert, J. H. and Pugh, E. 1860. On the source of the nitrogen of vegetation; with special reference to the question whether plants assimilate free or uncombined nitrogen. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. 10 (June 21st), pp. 544-577.

Feeding statistics

Lawes, J. B. 1860. Feeding statistics. The Gardener's Chronical and Agricultural Gazette. p. 56.

On the composition of oxen, sheep, and pigs, and of their increase whilst fattening

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1860. On the composition of oxen, sheep, and pigs, and of their increase whilst fattening. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 21 (2), p. 58.

Report of experiments on the growth of red clover by different manures Part I

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1860. Report of experiments on the growth of red clover by different manures Part I. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 21 (1), pp. 178-200.

On the sources of the nitrogen of vegetation; with special reference to the question whether plants assimilate free or uncombined nitrogen

Lawes, J. B., Gilbert, J. H. and Pugh, E. 1860. On the sources of the nitrogen of vegetation; with special reference to the question whether plants assimilate free or uncombined nitrogen. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. 10, pp. 544-557. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspl.1859.0109

On the annual yield of nitrogen per acre in different crops

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1859. On the annual yield of nitrogen per acre in different crops. Journal of the Franklin Institute. 67 (3), pp. 212-214. https://doi.org/10.1016/0016-0032(59)90270-4

XXIV. Experimental inquiry into the composition of some of the animals fed and slaughtered as human food

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1859. XXIV. Experimental inquiry into the composition of some of the animals fed and slaughtered as human food. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. 9, pp. 348-361. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspl.1857.0086

Experimental Inquiry into the Composition of Some of the Animals Fed and Slaughtered as Human Food

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1859. Experimental Inquiry into the Composition of Some of the Animals Fed and Slaughtered as Human Food. Philosophical Transactions Of The Royal Society Of London. 149 (2), pp. 493-680.

Report of experiments with different manures on permanent meadow land: Part II: Produce of constituents per acre

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1859. Report of experiments with different manures on permanent meadow land: Part II: Produce of constituents per acre. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 20 (2), pp. 228-246.

Report of experiments with different manures on permanent meadow land: Part III: Description of plants developed by different manures

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1859. Report of experiments with different manures on permanent meadow land: Part III: Description of plants developed by different manures. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 20, pp. 246-273.

I - On some points in the composition of wheat-grain, its products in the mill, and bread

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1858. I - On some points in the composition of wheat-grain, its products in the mill, and bread. Quarterly Journal of the Chemical Society of London. 10 (1), pp. 269-271.

Observations on the recently introduced manufactured foods for agricultural stock

Lawes, J. B. 1858. Observations on the recently introduced manufactured foods for agricultural stock. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 19 (1), pp. 199-204.

I - On some points in the composition of wheat-grain, its products in the mill, and bread

Report of experiments with different manures on permanent meadow land: Part I: Produce of hay per acre

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1858. Report of experiments with different manures on permanent meadow land: Part I: Produce of hay per acre. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 19, pp. 552-573.

On the growth of wheat by the Lois Weedon system, on the Rothamsted soil; and on the combined nitrogen in soils

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1857. On the growth of wheat by the Lois Weedon system, on the Rothamsted soil; and on the combined nitrogen in soils. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 17 (2), pp. 582 - 617.

Soluble phosphates of lime

Lawes, J. B. 1857. Soluble phosphates of lime. The Gardener's Chronical and Agricultural Gazette. p. 244.

Manures for barley

Lawes, J. B. 1857. Manures for barley. The Gardener's Chronical and Agricultural Gazette. pp. 316-317.

Agricultural Chemistry - On the growth of barley by different manures continuously on the same land; and on the position of the crop in rotation

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1857. Agricultural Chemistry - On the growth of barley by different manures continuously on the same land; and on the position of the crop in rotation. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 18, pp. 454-531.

On some points connected to Agricultural Chemistry Reply to Baron Liebig's Principles of agricultural chemistry

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1856. On some points connected to Agricultural Chemistry Reply to Baron Liebig's Principles of agricultural chemistry. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 16, pp. 411-502.

On the growth of wheat and on the combined nitrogen in the soils

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1855. On the growth of wheat and on the combined nitrogen in the soils. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

On the sewage of London

Lawes, J. B. 1855. On the sewage of London. Journal of the Royal Society of Arts. 3 (129), pp. 263-286.

Experiments on the comparative fattening qualities of different breeds of sheep Leicesters and cross-breds

Lawes, J. B. 1855. Experiments on the comparative fattening qualities of different breeds of sheep Leicesters and cross-breds. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 16 (1), pp. 1-45.

Report on the growth of wheat upon the same land for four successive years at Holkham Park Farm

Lawes, J. B. 1854. Report on the growth of wheat upon the same land for four successive years at Holkham Park Farm. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

On the amounts of, and methods of estimating, ammonia and nitric acid in rain-water

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1854. On the amounts of, and methods of estimating, ammonia and nitric acid in rain-water. Report of the British Association of Advanced Science. 24, pp. 164-175.

On the equivalency of starch and sugar in food

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1854. On the equivalency of starch and sugar in food. Report of the British Association of Advanced Science. 24, pp. 421-434.

Agricultural chemistry pig feeding

Lawes, J. B. 1853. Agricultural chemistry pig feeding. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 14 (2), pp. 459-542.

Rothamsted and the critic "R""

Lawes, J. B. 1852. Rothamsted and the critic "R"". The Gardener's Chronical and Agricultural Gazette. p. see below.

On the composition of foods in relation to respiration and feeding of animals

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1852. On the composition of foods in relation to respiration and feeding of animals. Report of the British Association of Advanced Science. pp. 323-353.

On the composition of foods in relation to respiration and feeding of animals

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1852. On the composition of foods in relation to respiration and feeding of animals. Report of the British Association of Advanced Science. 1852, pp. 1-33.

Report of experiments on the comparative fattening qualities of different breeds of sheep Part 2 Cotswolds

Lawes, J. B. 1852. Report of experiments on the comparative fattening qualities of different breeds of sheep Part 2 Cotswolds. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 13(1) (series 2/3), pp. 1-21.

The clover failure; letter from Lawes to Professor Henslow

Lawes, J. B. 1851. The clover failure; letter from Lawes to Professor Henslow. The Gardener's Chronical and Agricultural Gazette. p. 764.

Report of some experiments undertaken at the suggestion of Professor Lindley, to ascertain the comparative evaporating properties of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees

Lawes, J. B. 1851. Report of some experiments undertaken at the suggestion of Professor Lindley, to ascertain the comparative evaporating properties of Evergreen and Deciduous Trees. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society. 6(3/4) (series 1/4), pp. 227-242.

Report of experiments on the comparative fattening qualities of different breeds of sheep Part 1 Hampshire and Sussex Downs

Lawes, J. B. 1851. Report of experiments on the comparative fattening qualities of different breeds of sheep Part 1 Hampshire and Sussex Downs. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 12(2) (series 2/2), pp. 414-445.

On the agricultural chemistry especially in relation to the mineral theory of Baron Liebig

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1850. On the agricultural chemistry especially in relation to the mineral theory of Baron Liebig. Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 12(1) (series 1/5), pp. 1-40.

Experimental investigation into the amount of water given off by plants during their growth: Especially in relation to the fixation and source of their various constituents

Lawes, J. B. 1850. Experimental investigation into the amount of water given off by plants during their growth: Especially in relation to the fixation and source of their various constituents. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society. 5(1) (series 1/3), pp. 38-64.

Report on the comparative evaporating properties of evergreen and deciduous trees

Lawes, J. B. 1849. Report on the comparative evaporating properties of evergreen and deciduous trees. Journal of the Horticultural Society.

Agricultural chemistry; sheep-feeding and manure Part I (reprinted in 1856 with tabular appendix, headed Part II)

Lawes, J. B. and Gilbert, J. H. 1849. Agricultural chemistry; sheep-feeding and manure Part I (reprinted in 1856 with tabular appendix, headed Part II). Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. 10 (series 2/1), pp. 276-339.

Wheat speech by Lawes to Council of the RASE

Lawes, J. B. 1848. Wheat speech by Lawes to Council of the RASE. The Gardener's Chronical and Agricultural Gazette. p. 260.

On the sources of the alkalies in agriculture: being in part a reply to "Remarks on Lawes's paper on Agricultural chemistry- turnips; by a famer"

Lawes, J. B. 1848. On the sources of the alkalies in agriculture: being in part a reply to "Remarks on Lawes's paper on Agricultural chemistry- turnips; by a famer". The Farmers Magazine. pp. 478-488.