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C. Potash Compounds analyzed. 



This table gives the analyses of those chemicals valued chiefly for their potash. 

 As a general rule, the various brands have been found well up to the guarantee. 



(a) Muriate and High-grade Sulfate. 



Brands Substantially Meeting their Guarantees. 



Brands Showing a Commercial Shortage of $1 or over per Ton. 



The Providence Farmers' Exchange, Inc. 



44.32 



48.00 



1 Three analyses made. All samples well up to the guarantee except one which showed a commercial shortage 

 of S21.65 per ton. This shortage was explained by Mr. Higgins as follows: It was necessary to standardize or 

 reduce a high-grade muriate of potash salt; through an error too much make-weight material was used. The 

 deficiency was properly adjusted as soon as discovered. 



' Three analyses made. 



' Commercial shortage equals $8.10 per ton. 



(b) Kainit and Nitrate of Potash. 



