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Nitrate of Soda. The amount of green matter and 
starch grains in the leaves of the crops grown by the 
aid of Nitrate of Soda are increased over those grown 
with any other nitrogenous fertilizer. When Nitrate 
of Soda is used early the harvest of all the crops is 
fully two weeks earlier than when grown with other 
forms of nitrogenous fertilizers. Potasium nitrate is 
a good fertilizer for tobacco, increasing the growth 
of the leaf and its burning properties. It is cheaper 
to use sodium nitrate than potassium nitrate for 
potatoes and equally good. With sodium nitrate 
plants do well during their entire period of growth 
when it is put on at the right time, preferably before 
planting or seeding and not later than in the early 
stages of growth. 
SUGGESTIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE USERS OF 
CHILEAN NITRATE. 
The Chilean Nitrate Committee is not engaged 
in the sale of Nitrate of Soda. Addresses of dealers 
are enclosed herewith. This office has no agencies. 
Please mention this office when writing to 
dealers. Be sure to ask for genuine Chilean Nitrate 
of Soda. 
Prices of Nitrate of Soda. When asking dealers 
for prices, please state the amount of Nitrate you 
wish quoted. The price depends, to an extent, upon 
the quantity purchased — the price of a ton being 
lower in proportion than the price of smaller lots. 
Nitrate should be kept in a dry place. Glass and 
dynamite manufacturers usually have Nitrate on 
hand. It is not a substitute for common salt for any 
