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little difference' in their saccharine composition. As 

 for the mineral salts, etc., it is more striking. The 

 amount of sulphuric acid is greatly in excess in the 



Fiff. 15. 



Pig. 16. 



Section A B. 



opaque zone ; this is considered to be principally owing 

 to the excess of albuminoids existing therein. The 

 upper portion of the root contains more salts than the 



' See Chapters on Fertilizers, Soila, etc., Shape of Beet, etc. 



