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ilNALYSES OF RYE. 



The composition of the ripe leaves and leaf-sheaths is as follows : 



Silica 



Phosphates (14-250) 



Phosphate of peroxide of iron 



Lime 



Magnesia 



Silicic acid 



Phosphoric acid 

 Carbonate of lime 

 Magnesia - 

 Potash 

 Soda 



Chloride of sodium 

 Sulphuric acid • 

 Carbonic acid - 

 Organic matter - 



Arudynt of the ripe chaff of the rye of Arbor Hill. 



