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5. When a sample has been taken, it should always be hoileda : and 
Ne form for its description should be filled out completely and the can 
should be closed before beginning to sample another fertilizer. | 
SpeciaL PREcAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BY Acrents In Taxine Sampnes OF 
FERrTILIzERSs. 
1. In cases where moist articles put up in bags or common ee He 
have become dry on the outside, it is absolutely necessary to empty 
out and thoroughly mix the dry and moist portions before sampling. — 
Also, in case of dry, coarse articles, such as ground bone, there is i 
liable to be a separation of coarse and fine parts on handling; in such 
cases, the coarse and fine must be carefully mixed before sampling. iy 
2. Agents must not take samples from lots of less than one ton. 
3. In sampling fertilizers found upon farms, agents should ne 
the following facts: 
First. That the samples are not taken from stock of a past season or 
from stock which has been carelessly stored. 
Second. That they were received in good condition, and have since 
been so stored that a noticeable loss or gain of moisture has been 
prevented. 
4. In sampling fertilizers found at dealers’ storehouses, agents ae 
should also ascertain whether the fertilizers are of old (last season’s) 
or of new stock. Preference should always be given to the present 
season’s goods. Circumstances may, however, make it advisable to vn 
sample old stock; in such cases, this fact must be distinctly stated by 
the agent in his report to the Station’s director. 
5. If fertilizers are found stored in piles only, agents should ae i 
six or more bags to be filled from different portions of the piles; from 
these bags the samples may be taken in the usual manner. 
Following is a copy of the blank ee used by agents in describing 
samples: ; 
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INQ ie S's % SraciOn Node ade als eos stata sole cacy 
Received:sat Station . cic cake oidtleea ree pai 
RRNA I ia a Acihien Siw Mverarlavats BAA TRU ANA RHE SAN ie Ui ue a een ea 
Manufacturers’ name and address ..... oe aS NU 2 ana oes ihe ats 
Dealer’s name and address.........- cece ee ec ee cere eeeeeee Se 
1D) 22 aaa | eecee veeee-J8 it stated to be fresh stock?........ ap i 
