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ANALYSES OF MUCK. 



During the year 1887 several samples of muck were sent to the 

 station from different parts of the State, and these have been 

 analyzed with a view to determining their absorbent and fertilizing 

 value. 



These samples were as follows : 



No. of Sample — 278. From William Downs, So. Sebec. 

 " " 279. " L. H. Blossom, Turner. 



280. " S. L. Holbrook, Brunswick. 



281. " A. C. Chandler, New Gloucester. 



282. " D. B. Johnson, Freedom. 



The tables below show the pounds of organic matter and mineral 

 matter in 100 lbs. of the dry substance of the muck, the composition 

 of the mineral part, and the nitrogen and mineral substances in 

 100 lbs. water-free muck. 



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