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THE FRUIT GROWERS GUIDE. 



ANALYSIS OF BEN DAVIS APPLES IN THREE STAGES OF GROWTH. 



Actual Quantities, and Proportions per Cent. 



u From the foregoing data," states Mr, Willis, " we learn that a large proportion 

 of the mineral matter (ash) contained in the apple is stored up during the early part 

 of its growth, for, comparing the percentage of ash in the apples collected October 23rd, 

 we find the largest amount in those earliest gathered. 



" The ripe apples are seen to contain 2^ times as much carbon as the unripe ones, 

 the small imperfectly formed fruit containing quite an inmaterial amount of carbon, 

 scarcely more than | per cent. 



" The following table shows the analysis of the ashes of apples at different stages 

 of growth, the quantities of the various ingredients being given in parts per 100, and 

 calculated in ounces in 10 bushels or 500 Ibs. of apples. 



MINERAL CONSTITUENTS IN BEN DAVIS APPLES IN THREE DIFFERENT STAGES OF GROWTH. 



Percentage Quantities and Actual Quantities in 10 Bushels of Fruit. 



