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has been cleared has been shown in some cases to more than pay 

 the cost of cutting. 



Rf.sults of Analyses. 



The following are the results of the analyses of six samples 

 which represent the various materials and methods for the 

 production of potash salts : — 



The following two samples were collected under perhaps the 

 worst possible conditions. Sample G is from a forest fire, and 

 has a considerable quantity of soil mixed with it due to careless 

 lifting, in addition to having been exposed to the elements for 

 some time. Sample H is from a mill in which the fire was 

 damped w^ith water at night, and the collecting barrel of ash was 

 not under cover. 



