FERTILIZER TONNAGE. 



The following summary gives the tonnage of mixed and unmixed fertilizers which 

 was sold from July 1, 1920, to July 1, 1921, as compared with the tonnage sold during 

 the same period for the previous year : — 



From the above data it appears that the consumption of mixed fertilizers was 

 7,041 tons less than for 1920, while for chemicals and unmixed fertilizing materials 

 it was about 6,938 tons more than for the previous year. This is not unexpected, 

 in view of the much more favorable prices which prevailed for the unmixed products. 



CHEMICALS AND RAW PRODUCTS. 



The following table presents a summary of the results of the inspection of chemicals 

 and raw products: — 



1 Not taking into account the phosphoric acid and potash, which wouldhavea valuation of $5.81 per ton of meal. 

 - Not taking into account the phosphoric acid and potash, which would have a valuation of $3.67 per ton of meal. 

 ' The analysis showed 4.40 per cent acid soluble potash, 29.42 per cent calcium oxide, 17.98 per cent insoluble 

 earthy matter, and 13.22 per cent of water. 



