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7. Brief Statement op Work Accomplished. 



Since July, 1890, there have been collected and analyzed about 

 2,700 samples of commercial fertilizers. Over 120 firms are doing 

 business in this State, nearly one-half of whom reside in other 

 States. 



Since October, 1890, there have been published 16 fertilizer 

 bulletins containing 660 pages. These have been distributed 

 among the farmers of the State in such numbers as to make an 

 aggregate of 11,000,000 pages. 



As a direct result of the information contained in the bulle- 

 tins distributed among our farmers, there has been a very marked 

 increase "in the intelligence which farmers show in the purchase 

 and use of fertilizers. Many farmers absolutely refuse to pur- 

 chase any brand of fertilizer until they see the Station's analysis. 

 The amount of correspondence created by inquiries on the part 

 of farmers with reference to the purchase and use of fertilizers 

 is very large. 



The real and direct benefit coming to farmers from this line 

 of the Station's work has been incalculable in its extent and 

 value, for it touches a larger number than any other single line 

 of work. When we consider that the farmers of this State are 

 expending nearly five million dollars every year for commercial 

 fertilizers, it can be readily appreciated how important it is that 

 protection should be afforded them. 



The provisions of the law have been explained in considerable 

 detail, in order that farmers might more readily understand 

 what provisions manufacturers are required to observe. Before 

 purchasing fertilizers care should be taken to see that each pack- 

 age contains the required statement. It is important also for 

 dealers to make sure that manufacturers have complied with the 

 law in respect to filing proper statements with this Station, be- 

 fore they undertake to sell goods. 



The attention of manufacturers, dealers and consumers is 

 called to the provisions of this new law and their cooperation 

 is desired in making the law effective in every wj),y. It is hoped 

 that the attention of the Station will be called to any violations 

 of this law which may come under the observation of any resi- 

 dents of this State. 



