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ANALYSES OF BROOM CORN. 



ANAYSES OF THE PARTS BELONGING TO BROOM CORN. 



1. Analysis of the stalks. 



Silex 



Earthy phosphates 



Lime 



Magnesia 



Potash - 



Soda 



Sulphuric acid 



Chlorine 



Peroxide of iron 



Organic matter and magnesia 



98-81 



28-947 



2. Analysis of the sheaths of the Broom corn. 



Silica - 



Earthy phosphates 

 Lime - 

 Magnesia 

 Potash - 

 Soda - 

 Sulphuric acid 

 Chlorine 



100-62 



72-342 



3. Analysis of the ripe Broom corn brush, with the seeds. 



101-14 



37-215 



