206 Bu/[rim [V0. 90.
I It is evident from the preceding table that while most of the
fertilizers examined ran above the minimum guarantee, yet
a thorough and careful inspection seems essential. It is hoped
that farmers will generally take advantage of Section 8 of the
fertilizer law, and when they purchase fertilizers, at least in ·
4 quantity, that they will take a sample in accordance with Sec-
tion 8 and send it to the Station for free analysis. ·
The essentials in taking a sample are: 1. Take it at the
time of purchase, and if possible in the presence lof agent or
seller. 2. Take a sample from not less than two bags, and
from one additional bag for every ten purchased; mix these
samples carefully and take at least a pint of tl1is mixed sam-
ple, put it into a fruit jar, seal, box and express to M. A. Sco-
vell, Director, Lexington, Ky. 3,. Take the sample in the
presence of at least one witness, and have the witness sign the
required certificate. 4. The certificate for free analysis to be
sent by max`! and should be in accordance with tl1e law as
given in Section 8.
If the sample is taken in accordance with the above direc-
tions it n1ay be sent by express and the charges will be paid
by the Station.
Farm gf Ccrfgyfmfc. A good form of certificate is tl1e fol-
lowing, and blank certificates will be sent free to any farmer
requesting tl1e same.
CERTIFICATE FOR FREE ANALYSIS.
......... . . . . ..... . .... 1 90
M. A. SCOVELL, Director, Lexington, Ky.:
This is to certify that I am not a dealer in, or agent for the
i sale of any fertilizer, and that the fertilizer, a sample of which
I have sent by express to you for free analysis was purchased
by me. . ......................... IQO for my own use 1
and not for sale.
I furtl1er certify that the sample was taken at the time of
purchase from at least IO per ce11t. of the sacks or other pack-
ages comprising the whole lot purchased, and that it was taken
i as provided in Section 8 of the fertilizer law, in the following