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Commercial Fertilizers
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Including a Report on Official Fertilizer Samples
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July — December, 1947
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Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station
University of Kentucky
Lexington

 FEED AND FERTILIZER DEPARTMENT
KENTUCKY AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
Bizuom PoUN1>s·1·0NE, Head of Department
FIELD INSPECTION
RoRr~:R·1· Mmrumws N. J. HowARr>
N12:v1LLm HULETTE GEoRcE Lm··roN
LABORATORY
HARRY R. ALLEN VALVA Mrnxnrr LELAH GAULT
W. G. TERRELL J . A. SHRADER OZELLA GILBERT*
ELIZABETH Swim-
' Resigned during 1947.
CONTENTS
P8g€ Page
Sales by grade, 1947 Penalties for violating the
Table 1 .......»........-·..----.-..-·-------- 3 fertilizer law ____________________________ 7
Plant foods or nutrients ............ 3 Explanation of Tables 2, 3,
Fertilizer grade .......................... 4 and 4 `'`````'`'``````````````'````''``````````` 7 `
_ Standing of manufacturers,
Lofw-grade versus high-grade 4 Table 2   9 ,
er 1 izers .......,..........................
Analyses of inspection sam-
Fewer grades needed ·-··-·-···--·-·· 4 ples of mixed fertilizers,
Composition Of mixed superphosphates and ferti— V
fermizer   _»__   _____ 0 5 lizer salts, Table 3 ____....___,.,,. 10
, Analyses of inspection sam-
— ______________________ 5
Farmels Samples ples of rock phosphate,
Information on guaranty tag 6 bones, basic slag, etc ............... 26

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Commercial Fertilizers in Kentucky, 1 Q4.7
This bulletin contains analyses of official samples of commercial
fertilizer made between July 1 and December 31, 1947. Analyses of
samples made between January 1, 1947 and June 30, 1947 were pub-
lished in Regulatory Bulletin 60.
A Manufacturers reported that 404,811 tons of commercial ferti-
lizer were sold in Kentucky in 1947. This was an increase of about 25
percent over the tonnage in 1946. In addition, 36,515 tons of 20 per-
cent superphosphate, or equivalent, was distributed in Kentucky
under the "Contractual Plan" by the Production and Marketing
Administration, Field Service Branch. 1
SALES BY GRADE, 1947
` A summary of fertilizer sales by grade, as reported by manu-
facturers, is given in Table 1. This tonnage is somewhat less than
that calculated from tag receipts.
, TABLE 1.—FERTILIZER Som nv Ksnrucxy, BY GRADE, JAN. 1 TO Drzc. 31, 1947
(As reported by the Manufacturers)
‘ Grade Tons Grade Tons
2-12-6 .................................. 85,582 Phosphate Rock .............. 26,324
3-9-6 .................................... 83,109 20% Superphosphate ...... 24,523
6-8-6 .................................... 59,123 Triple Superphosphate .... 10,548
4-12-4 .................................. 35,233 18% Superphosphate .... 10,346
3-10-3 .................................. 14,644 Ammonium Nitrate ........ 10,224
4-12-8 .................................. 8,818 19% Superphosphate ...... 6,080
0-14-7 .................................. 7,599 Florida Waste Pond
0-14-4 .................................. 4,651 Phosphate .................. 5,787
4-10-6 .................................. 1,766 Cyanamid .......................... 2,498
3-12-4 .................................. 1,400 Basic Slag .......................... 1,800
5-10-10 ................................ 897 Nitrate of Soda ................ 1,011
4-12-0 .................................. 885 Sulfate of Potash
3-12-12 ................................ 844 Magnesia .................... 878 _
0-12-12 ................................ 794 Dried Manure .................. 186
5-10-5 .................................. 458 Ammonium Sulfate ........ 25
6-8-3 .................................... 361 Bone .................................... 23
8-8-8 .................................... 208 Muriate of Potash ............ 11
10-6-4 .........................._._..._, 42
. Miscel. ....................._._...,____ 113
304,527 100,264
PLANT FOODS OR NUTRIENTS
The minimum percentages of guaranteed plant foods, or nutri-
ents, present in a commercial fertilizer are printed on the state tag
as nitrogen, available phosphoric acid, and potash, These are the

 4 Knnrucxy Acnrcumrunm. Exrnnrmmrr S·rA·r1oN
nutrients needed by plants in largest amounts and also those in which
the soil is most likely to be deficient. The element corresponding to
phosphoric acid is phosphorus and the element corresponding to
potash is potassium. ‘
FERTILIZER GRADE
Grade designates the minimum percentage of nitrogen, available
phosphoric acid, and potash in the fertilizer. A 6-8-6 grade means that
the fertilizer contains 6 percent nitrogen, 8 percent available phos-
phoric acid, and 6 percent potash. The nutrients are always listed in
this order. A 0-20-O grade refers to a superphosphate fertilizer con-
taining 20 percent available phosphoric acid. A 0-0-60 grade refers to
a potash fertilizer containing 60 percent potash.
LOW-GRADE VERSUS HIGH-GRADE FERTILIZERS
A high-grade or high-analysis mixed fertilizer is defined by this
Department as one in which the sum of the percentages of nitrogen,
available phosphoric acid, and potassium is at least 20 percent. Plant
foods in such fertilizers usually cost less per unit than in low-analysis
fertilizer, because costs for mixing, bags, freight, and other incidental
costs are the same per bag regardless of the analysis. The amount of
plant food in 1,500 pounds of 4-12-8, for example, is the same as in
2,000 pounds of 3-9-6 fertilizer. In using the 4-12-8, however, instead
of thc 3-9-6, a farmer saves cost of handling, hauling, and spreading
500 pounds of practically inactive material. Lighter applications per
acre of the high-analysis fertilizers will supply the same amount of
plant food as heavier applications of the low-analysis fertilizers.
FEWER GRADES NEEDED
Fewer grades of fertilizer than are now offered would meet the
needs of Kentucky agriculture. Most of these needs can be met with
6-8-6, 8-8-8, 4-12-8, 5-10-10, 3-12-12, and 0-14-7, or 0-12-12 supple-
mented with straight fertilizers-ammonium nitrate, nitrate of soda,
ammonium sulfate, or cyanamid to furnish nitrogen; superphosphate
to furnish phosphoric acid; and muriate and sulfate of potash to f
furnish potash. If cyanamid is used, the manufacturer’s directions
should be followed closely.
Two grades, 2-12-6 and 3-9-6, constituted 55 percent of the
mixed fertilizer sold in Kentucky during 1947. Although 2-12-6 is 2O
percent plant food, it is doubtful whether 2 percent nitrogen is
enough to be of much benefit in many cases where 2-12-6 is used.

 COMMERCIAL Fnnrruzrzns, 1947 5
f COMPOSITION OF MIXED FERTILIZER
A mixed fertilizer is made up mainly of various chemical salts
and compounds, which contain the nutrients as part of the com-
A pounds. For instance, a 100-pound bag of 6-8-6 fertilizer contains
only 20 pounds of nitrogen, available phosphoric acid, and potash, I
but the compounds containing these plant foods make up a much
larger part of the mixture. ·
An ordinary superphosphate fertilizer contains from 18 to 20
percent available phosphoric acid. Ammonium sulfate contains 20.5
percent nitrogen; ammonium nitrate contains 32.5 to 33.5 percent
. nitrogen, and muriate of potash contains 50 to 60 percent potash.
A 6-8-6 fertilizer could thus be made from the following formula:
Ammonium Sulfate, 20.5 percent nitrogen .................. 390 pounds
Ammonium Nitrate, 32.5 percent nitrogen ................ 124 pounds
Superphosphate, 16 percent phosphoric acid ................ 1000 pounds »
Muriate of Potash, 60 percent potash .......................... 200 pounds
Total .......................................................................... 1714 pounds
The total weight of materials used is 1714 pounds. To make a
ton of fertilizer, 286 pounds of other materials must be added. A
material such as sand or dolomitic limestone may be used for this
"filler." Sand adds no value to the fertilizer, but dolomitic lime-
stone adds 2 plant nutrients, calcium and magnesium, and neutral-
izes the potential acidity characteristic of most mixed fertilizers.
However, the value of dolomitic limestone in a mixed fertilizer other
than as a filler, should not be over emphasized. There are sources of
calcium other than dolomitic limestone in most mixed fertilizers, and
magnesium is not lacking in most Kentucky soils.
Another good filler is tobacco stems. They help to "condition"
the fertilizer and ca1·ry some nitrogen and potash. If tobacco stems
were used in the above formula, the weight of the nitrogen-bearing
and potash-bearing materials could be reduced somewhat. Tobacco
stems should be sterilized befo1·e using to prevent carrying tobacco
diseases. Dolomitic limestone and tobacco stems are not "fillers" in
the strict sense, for as has been mentioned, they add some value to the
fertilizer.
The above formula illustrates the value of purchasing high-
analysis fertilizer. The 6-8-6 grade is not considered a low-grade
fertilizer, yet a fertilizer made from this formula could carry 286
, pounds of filler. In lower-grade fertilizer the amount of filler is even
greater.

 6 Kmvrucxy AcR1cUL·rURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
FARMERS’ SAMPLES _ I
Anyone in Kentucky who buys commercial fertilizer for his own
use 1nay submit samples for free analysis to the Department of Feed
and Fertilizer, Agricultural Experiment Station, Lexington 29, ,
Kentucky.
1. Samples taken according to provisions of K. R. S. N0. 250.360
through N0. 250.480 (Kentucky Fertilizer Law).-—To make the
sample official it should be taken according to Section No. 250.440 of
the statute referred to above. This section of the statute requires that
witnesses be present when the sample is taken. Copies of the statute
1 iay be obtained from the Department of Feed and Fertilizer.
2. Unofficial samplcs.——lf an analysis is wanted for the pur-
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TABLE 3-ANALYSES or INSPECTION Sluvtpnns or Mxxno Faarmxzmxs,
SUPERPHOSPHATE, AND FERTILIZER SALTS
Index of
Nit Phos-
Manufacturer, brand name, guaranty,   phoric h Sulfate "‘$§·'lE§‘é'°
and from whom obtained acid P0lZaS guar. _;____
Total Water Avail- met
soluble able Guar. Found
The American Agricultural Chemical Company, Cincinnati, Ohio
6-8-6 (Muriate 3, Sulfate 3)
442 M. H. Sidwell, Monticello ..o................. 5.87 5.82 8.50 6.08 Yes 35.6 36.0
443 Allen County Mills, Scottsville ............   5.95 5.85 8.65 6.11 Yes 35.6 36.4
444 A. T. Hayes & Son, Glendale ..l............. 5.82 5.57 8.35 6.04 Yes 35.6 35.7
445 Watson Coal & Feed Co., Princeton.. 5.67 5.55 8.50 6.31 Noi 35.6 35.9
446 L. F. Wellman, Louisa ........... 1..1 ........... 5.80 5.73 8.53 6.35 Yes 35.6 36.2
4-12-8 (Murlate 4, Sulfate 4)
447 H. W. Smith’s Store, Horse Cave ........ 4.07 3.99 12.18 8.15 Yes 38.4 38.9
448 M. H. Sldwell, Monticello ...11 .............. . 3.95 3.84 11.95 8.36 Yes 38.4 38.6 ~
3-9-6 (Muriate) °
449 Row1and’s Feed and Hardware ~
Store, Owensboro . .............   ................ 2.88 2.86 9.03 5.99 ........ 30.8 30.6
601 Baughman Milling Co., Stanford   2.75 2.69 9.25 6.16 ........ 30.8 30.8
3-9-6 (Muriate 3, Sulfate 3)
577 Booneville Wholesale C0., Booneville. 2.80 2.73 9.23 6.23 Yes 30.8 30.9
602 J. W. Davidson, Science Hill .............. 2.81 2.73 9.08 6.16 Yes 30.8 30.7
2-12-6 (Muriate)
450 Taner and Wakin, Middlesboro ............ 2.12 2.03 12.58 6.21 ........ 32.4 33.6
628 Sam Litton, Morehead ...1 ...................... 1. 2.02 1.90 11.55 6.04 ........ 32.4 31.9
646 Norris Hdw. & Seed Co., Henderson 1.76 1.67 12.05 6.05 ........ 32.4 32.0
678 Caulk Hardware Co., Campbellsville. 1.97 1.86 11.50 6.21 .... 11 32.4 32.0
746 C. C. Hdw., Feed & Seed Store,
Hartford .................. . ........................................ 1.85 1.68 10.80 6.23 ...1.1 32.4 30.9 `
747 J. W. Davidson, Science Hill ................ 1.96 1.86 11.48 6.00 ...... 1 32.4 31.7
748 Ross Feed Company, Murray .............. 1.93 1.78 11.90 6.07   32.4 32.2
749 Baughman Milling Co., Stanford ........ 1.90 1.79 10.95 6.29 ........ 32.4 31.2
750 Rowlands Feed Store, Owensboro ........ 1.83 1.69 11.95 5.92 ........ 32.4 31.9
751 Denton Hdw. Co., Madisonville .......... 1.91 1.81 12.00 6.08 ........ 32.4 32.3
752 T. S. Roberts, Mill Springs .................... 2.01 1.88 10.70 6.24 ........ 32.4 31.1
945 E. J. Vanhook, Moreland ............... . ..... 2.12 2.00 12.00 5.85 ‘ ........ 32.4 32.5
946 Baughman Milling Co., Stanford ........ 1.97 1.84 11.05 6.36   32.4 31.6
0-14-7 (Murlate)
753 Coppoch Hatchery, Campbellsville ..1 .1 .... 1 ....... 14.25 7.14   29.8 30.2
754 J. W. Davidson, Science Hill ................ . ....... . ....... 14.50 7.00   29.8 30.4 V
947 Farmers Supply Co., Somerset ............ ..1 .... . ....... 14.15 6.89 ........ 29.8 29.9
18% Superphosphato
451 J. H. McClure & Son, Springfield ..... 1 ..... . ....... 18.20   ........ 23.4 23.7
647 Norris Hdw. & Seed Co., Henderson. ...... . ....... 18.55 ...1.- ........ 23.4 24.1
755 Rowland’s Feed & Hdw. Co.,
Owensboro ...1 ................................................. . ....... . ....... 17.95 ........ ...11 23.4 23.3
756 Ross Feed Co., Murray ............... 1 ..... 1... ..1 .... . ....... 18.03 ........ . ....... 23.4 23.4
757 C. C. Hdw., Feed & Seed Store,
Hartford ........... 1 ..... . ....... 1... ............... . ....... . ....... 19.08 ........ . ..... 1 23.4 24.8
948 Watson Coal & Feed Co., Princeton ........ . ....... 17.98 ........ . ....... 23.4 23.4
849 Woodson Lewis, Greensburg ..................   ........ 18.55 ........ . .... . 23.4 24.1 ·
American Cyanamid Company. New York 20, N. Y.
20.60% "Aero" Cyanamid
453 Kinnett and Coe, Jamestown . 1 ........ 20.64 ........ . .......   ........ 49.4 49.5
629 Southern States Co-op., Glasgow .......... 20.44 ........ .. .....     49.4 49.1
630 Southern States Co-op., Carlisle .. ..... 20.52 ........ . ....... . ....... . ....... 49.4 49.3 ·
759 Southern States Co—op., Somerset ...... 20.32 ........ . ....... . ....... . ....... 49.4 48.5
760 Penn & Ratcllfte, Campbellsvllle ......... 20.64 ........ . ....... . ....... . ....... 49.4 49.5
761 Camnbell's Mill, Kevil ......     .... 20.32 ........ . ....... . ....... . ....... 49.4 48.8
951 J. W, Settle Feed Store, Frankfortm 21.24 ........ . ....... . ....... .. ...... 49.4 51.0
33.50%"Aeroprills" Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizer
984 Bale Hdw_ & Impl. Co., Horse Cave 33.96 ........ . .... 1. ..____ ______ 67_() 6'1_9
Armour Fertilizer Works, Cincinnati, O., Jeffersonville, Ind., Nashville, Tenn.
6-8-6 (Muriate) "Big Crop"
952 D. H. Tate. Monticello ........... 1 ............. 5.91 5.65 8.20 6.17 1 ..... 35.6 35,8
6-8-6 (Sulfate) Armour’s
454 sphar & Company, Winchester .......... .. 6.08 5.88 8.78 6.50 Yes 35,6 37,3
 
¤Excess Muriate equivalent to 0.29 percent potash.

 COMMERCIAL Fsaritizsns, 1947 11
TABLE 3—ANAr.YsEs or INSPECTION SAMPLES or Mixnn Fmnrxmzsns,
SUPERPHOSPHATE, AND FERTILIZER SAL·rs—Cont1nued
 
Nitro en Ph°$' Index of
Manufacturer, brand name, guaranty. 11__j—— ph°}"° Sulfate *$‘§H$'.Z°
and from whom obtained acl? Potash g“8·I`· _._,.
Total Water Avail- met
soluble able Guzzr. |F0und
Armour Fertilizer Works-Continued
‘ 4-12-4 (Muriate) "Big Crop"
455 Letcher Grocery, Whitesburg   rr,,, 1... 3.81 3.52 13.05 4.58 _____,,_ 34,4 35,9
456 Powell-Hackney Grocery Co., Hazard 3.86 3.56 12.88 4.39 ...r.... 34.4 35.6
457 International Harvester Co., Benham 4.00 3.75 12.05 3.96 ........ 34.4 34.4
604 Bell Milling Co., Monticello ..................i. 3.93 3.48 11.95 4.20 _...__._ 34,4 34,4
662 Butterworth Seed Co., Mayfield .......... 3.83 3.44 11.68 4.24 ........ 34.4 33.9
679 H. B. McClary, Auburn ........... 1 ..... . ....... 3.68 3.05 11.85 4.02 ........ 34.4 33.6
680 Forbes Hardware Co., Hopkinsville  3.84 3.25 11.90 4.14 ,....... 34.4 34.1
762 Gid Hollingsworth, Tompkinsville ........ 3.79 3.17 11.98 3.99 ........ 34.4 34.0
763 Cadiz Hardware,Co., Cadiz ........ . .......... 4.09 3.66 11.85 4.55 ___.____ 34,4 35,0
764 Mitchell Implement Co., Princeton ...... 4.14 3.69 11.20 4.30 ........ 34.4 34.0
765 J. R. Williams Hardware Co.,
Beaver Dam ....................... 1 ......... . .............. 3.81 3.23 11.85 4.09 ,___.,.. 34.4 33,9
953 Yopp Seed Co., Paducah .......................... 4.01 4.45 11.83 4.09 ___, ___, 34.4 34,3
954 Guy Hollingsworth, Mud Lick. .... . ....... 3.98 3.29 11.35 3.72 ........ 34.4 33.3
4-12-4 (Muriate) Old Black Joe
766 McWhorter Produce Co., Albany   .... 3.90 3.29 11.88 4.11 ........ 34.4 34.2
4-12-4 (Sulfate) Armour’s
458 Marattay Brothers, Taylorsville .......... 4.00 3.70 11.90 4.14 Yes 34.4 34.4
459 Powell-Hackney Grocery Co.,
Beattyville ......... 1 .............. 1 ........ 1 ................... 4.10 3.89 12.65 4.90 Yes 34.4 36.3
3-9-6 (Muriate) "Big Crop"
460 Butterworth Seed Co., Mayfield ........ 2.81 2.61 8.90 5.86 ........ 30.8 30.2
767 Butterworth Seed Co., Mayfield ............ 2.68 2.46 9.45 5.85 ........ 30.8 30,7
768 The T. J. Turley Co., Owensboro .......... 3.15 2.95 9.80 5.65 ........ 30.8 31.7
769 Kuttawa Milling Co., Kuttawa   ...... 3.21 2.90 11.18 4.67 ........ 30.8 32.5
770 Denton Hardware Co., Madisonville  2.68 2.49 9.03 5.90 ........ 30.8 30.1
3-9-6 (Sulfate) Armour’s
461 Gibson Produce C0., Monticello .......... 1. 2.88 2.59 9.05 6.16 Yes 30.8 30.8
462 R. A. Wilson Co., Russellville .............. 2.98 2.60 9.10 6.02 Yes 30.8 30.9
463 L, D. Flanagan, Russell Springs ....... 3.04 2.60 10.70 5.98 Yes 30.8 32.9
2-12-6 (Muriate) Old Black Joe
464 Sandusky Brothers, Harrodsburg ,....... 1.85 1.77 12.23 6.10 ........ 32.4 32.5
465 Bryant's Mill, Caneyville .. .... . .......... .. 1.95 1.81 12.03 6.08 ........ 32.4 33.6
466 Gibson Produce Co., Monticello ............ 2.16 1.73 12.30 6.05   32.4 33.1
605 F, B. Marksbury, Lancaster ................ 1.85 1.56 12.10 6.13 ........ 32.4 32.4
681 Upton Hardware Co., Upton .................. 1.90 1.61 12.08 6.16 ........ 32.4 32.5
682 Ramsey Feed Store, Campbellsville  1.96 1.61 11.70 6.22   32.4 32.2
683 Hatter Hardware Co., Franklin .......... 1.84 1.54 12.25 5.34 ........ 32.4 31.7
771 W, M, Childs, Brandenburg ......... . ....... 1.92 1.64 11.93 6.10 ........ 32.4 32.3
772 Slaughters Mercantile Co., Slaughters 2.03 1.78 11.98 6.05 ........ 32.4 32.5
773 J. Leonard Stamper, Grassy Creek .. 1.89 1.63 11.90 5.96   .... 32.4 32.0
774 G. M. Haycraft & Son, Leitchiield ..... 1.90 1.64 12.00 6.19 ........ 32.4 32.4
775 Irvington Truck Lines, Irvington ........ 1.92 1.57 11.78 5.99 ....... · 32.4 32.0
776 L. H. Gilleg, Lecta ........ . ......   ............. 1.86 1.60 12.00 6.08 ........ 32.4 32.2
777 Bales Hardware Co., Horse Cave ..... 2.09 1.92 12.05 6.04 ........ 32.4 32.7
778 D. H. Tate, Monticello . .... . ................ 1.92 1.71 11.63 6.01 .... .. 32.4 31.8
955 J. F. Bertram & Son, Vanceburg ....... 2.12 1.82 12.05 6.32 ........ 32.4 33.0
956 London Hardware Co., London ........ .. 2.10 1.75 11.88 6.32 ........ 32.4 32.8
957 E. M. Bryant, Tollesboro .. .....   ...... 2.14 1.70 12.08 6.29 ........ 32.4 33.1
958 J. C. Everett & Co., Maysville .... . ...... 2.06 1.50 12.35 6.32   32.4 33.3
0-14-7 (Muriate) "Big Crop"
467 J, F. Bertram & Son, Vanceburg . ......   .. ..... 14.15 7.04 ........ 29.8 30,0
631 Barren County Hdw. C0., Glasgow   ........   .... 14.15 7.34   29.8 30.3
684 U, L, Rogers, Gradyville . . ..... 1 .... .. .....   .. 13.80 7.03 .. ..,. 29.8 29,6
685 Upton Hardware Co., Upton . .............   ....   .... 13.95 7.34 ........ 29.8 30.1
779 Irvington Truck Lines, Irvington .....     . 13.60 7.49 ........ 29.8 29.8
780 L, H, Gilley, Lecta ....... .. ........... . .... . ...... 13.93 7.51   .... 29.8 30.2
781 G. M. Haycraft & Son, Leitchlield ...... . ..... . .... . 14.38 6.91 . -.1 29.8 30.2
782 W, M, Childs, Brandenburg ....... . ......... . .... .. .   13.83 7.71 ........ 29.8 30.3
783 D. H. Tate, Monticello . ...... . ....   .... .   14.20 7.35 ........ 29.8 30.4
959 Anderson & Spilman. Danville .......... . ....   ...... . 14.18 7.63 ........ 29.8 30.7
960 M, G. Parman, London ......... 1. ....... . ..... .   .... .. 14.40 7.68 ........ 29.8 31.0
961 W, M, Hurley, Annville ..... 1..1 .... . .......... 1 .... .. ........ 14.25 7.35 ........ 29.8 30.5
 

 12 KENTUCKY AoR1cULrURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
TABLE 3—ANALYSES or INSPECTION SAMPLES or MIXED F1zRr11..1zEns,
SUrEn1>Hos1=·1-rA·rE, AND FER·r11.1zER SAL·rs—-Continued
 
Index of
Nitro en Ph¤e— ve
Manufacturer, brand name, guaranty, Q phomc Sulfate rsygtyje
and from whom obtained acid Potash Sum'- __.__.
Total Water Avail- met I
soluble able GUN'- F°“¤d
Armour Fertilizer Works—Continued
20% Superphosphate "Big Crop"
468 Somerset Produce Co., Somerset ,,v_..,. ,_,_,_ ____,._, 19.88 ________ ..._... 26,0 25,8
469 Sphar & Co,, Winchester __A____________,______ ,____,_ ____,___ 19,75 ,__,_     26,0 25,7
962 Pyle & Hambrick, Burlington .,...._....,.. ,,_ ._.. . .,..... 20,45   .....,r. 26.0 26,6
963 Ramsey Feed Store, Campbellsville ____ , ____ _, __,_____ 20.25 __,..... . ....... 26,0 26,3
964 M, G, Parman, London ,_______________,__,______ ,, _____   20,25 ,_,_   ,,,,,.,. 26,0 26,3
965 Jim Pyles, Junction City __,,.__.,,,,,,_,___,_,_, _ __,_,__ _ ___,,,_ 20,80 ___,,,,, . ...,... 26,0 27,0
966 London Hardware Co., London .,.1,,-,,, ....,.,. . ....... 20.15 ...,..,. . .,..... 26.0 26,2
18% Superphosphate Armour’s
470 Gid Hollingsworth & Co.,
Tompkinsville ____,,__,,,__ _ ,.., _ ,,,_ _ __,____...,,,,,,,_,_,_,   __,__,_, 17,85 ,_,,.... . ......, 23,4 23,2
686 Hatter Hardware Co., Franklin, ,,,,..___,_ . _,,,,,, _ ___,_,, 17,98 __,,.... . ....... 23.4 23,4
784 Slaughters Mercantile Co., Slaughters   ,._. , ,,,.... 19,30 ___,_,_, . ....... 23.4 25,1
785 Mitchel] Implement Co., Princeton ,,,_,_   _,_,,,_, 18,33 __,,,... . ....l.. 23.4 23,3
786 McWhorter Produce Co., Albany _,_,_,_,     18.48 .,_..... . ......, 23.4 24,0
787 The T, J, Turley Co., Owensboro ........ . ..,,., . ,rr.... 19.35 ........ . ....... 23.4 25,2
967 M, C, Pruitt, Bowling Green ,,,_,,,__,_,,,_, . ,_,,,,. . ....... 17.80   ....l... 23,4 23,1
968 H, B, McClary, Auburn .,,.......,,,,.,.......... 1 .,,r,, . ....... 19.50 ........ . ....... 23.4 25,4
969 J. R. Williams Hdw. Co.,
Beaver Dam ,,,,................................,...............   ......,. 19.23 ........ . ....... 23.4 25.0
16% Nitrate of Soda. Armour’s
471 Sphar & Co., Winchester . ,........ _ ,_,.,,,.. 16.12 ........ . ....... . ....... . ....... 48.0 48.4
970 S. E. Hale & Son, Greenville .,............ 16.08 ........ . ....... . ....... . ....... 48.0 48.2
Associated Cooperatives, Sheffield, Ala.
47% Superphosphate
608 Farmers Cash Store, Liberty ................ . ....... . ....... 46.05   ........ 61.1 59.9
687 Peyton’s Hatchery, Horse Cave __,_...... . ___,,. . ......, 48,28 ........ . ....... 61.1 62.8
688 Columbia Building & Supply Co.,
Columbia .. ................................, . ...,...,_............ ._ ..... . ....... 48.73 ...-... ........ 61.1 63.4
792 Southern States Cooperatives,
Somerset ............. - ............... 1..1. .................... ... .... . ....... 48.20 ........ . ....... 61.1 62.7
793 Southern States Cooperative,
Shelbyville   ............... - ,..................   .......... . .... .. ........ 47.68 ....... , ,....... 61.1 62.0
794 Brown & Jones Hdw. Co.,
Shepherdsville ...,.................. . ........................   ..... .. ...... 49.05 ........ . ....... 61.1 63.8
46% Superphosphate
474 Southern States Cooperatives, Glasgow .... -.. ........ 47.38 ........ . ....... 59.8 61.6
475 Farmers Supply Co., Monticello ..........   ........ 47.00     59.8 61.1
476 Southern States Cooperative,
Bowling Green ............ . ....................... - .......   ........ 47.48 ........ . ....... 59.8 61.7
648 Meade Farmers Supply, Brandenburg ........ . ....... 48.35 ........   59.8 62.9
45% Superphosphate
609 Farmers Supply Co., Monticello ..........     ........ 48.93 ........ , ....,.. 58.5 63.6
32.50% Ammonium Nitrate
477 Berea Seed Growers, Berea ...............   33.12 ........ . ........ . ....... . ....... 65.0 66.2
478 Southern States Cooperative,
Bowling Green ................... - ........ 1 ............... 32.40 ........   ........ . ....... 65.0 64.8
479 Southern States Cooperative,