710 



BOAKD OF AGRICULTURE. 



The sample contained less nitric acid and more potash 

 than previous samples. 



Felt Factory Waste. 



[Sent on from Lowell, Mass.] 



Per cent. 



Moisture at 100° C, 39.24 



Organic and volatile matter, 66.47 



Ash 33.53 



Nitrogen (eight cents jjcr i^ound), 5.26 



Insoluble matter, 8.44 



Valuation per 2,000 pounds, $8 42 



The principal part of the ash consisted of carbonate of 

 lime. The material ought to be composted before being 

 incorporated into the soil. For use in stables as an absorb- 

 ent it deserves commendation. 



Ootton-seed Meal. 



[I. Sent on from Boston, Mass. II. Sent on from Ashby, Mass.] 



