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know ; it always seems natural to me to suppose that the abundance 

 of products obtained by the chemical fertilizers will compensate in 

 this sense, at least in part, for the lowering of the price of wheat. 



We may say that the first returns from the chemical fertilizers will 

 not be maintained in the future; experience must decide that. 



For myself, I have made known the facts produced under my own 

 eyes ; I have fixed their economic signification with the greatest 

 severity, and I have abstained with the greatest care from all per- 

 sonal prejudice. 



I will continue next year to give an account of all new results I 

 may obtain am determined to keep account of facts alone, and t 

 respect their testimony, whatever it may be. BOUEZAC. 



