EQUIPMENT

1. 3 ounce wax coated paper cups.
2. Tray with 40 cup positions in a 5 row by 8 column configuration.
3. 20 mL calibrated scoop.

PROCEDURE

1. Fill the tray with 3 ounce wax coated paper cups.
2. Label the upper left hand corner of the tray with the set number and number of samples in the set.
3. Place a level 20 mL scoop of check soil into the first cup.
4. Starting with the first sample in the set, place a level 20 mL scoop of soil into the second cup.
5. Continue in the same manner until all the samples in the set have been dipped.
6. Redip the 10^th and 20^th sample in each set and place in the last two tray positions.