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Regulotory Bulletin 80 March, l95O
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Including a Report on Official Fertilizer Samples i
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Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station
University of Kentucky
Lexington

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FEED AND FERTILIZER DEPARTMENT
KENTUCKY AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION
Bruce Poundstone, Head of Department
FIELD INSPECTION
Robert Mathews N. J. Howard
Neville Hulette Josiah E. Anderson
LABORATORY
Harry R. Allen J. A. Shrader Lelah Gault
H. R. Heskamp Elizabeth Swift Rose Blanchet
Valva Midkiff Ann Withers
CONTENTS
Page
Sales by grade, 1949
Table 1 —---·—---------- 3 Penalties for violating the
fertilizer law -----————---- 5
Plant foods or nutrients --- 3
Explanation of Tables Z, 3
Fertilizer grade -------—-- 4 and 4 -------------------- 6
Low-grade versus high grade Standing of manufacturers,
fertilizers ----—-——-——-- 4 Table Z --—----—---------- 7
Refunds un--_--nu-u 4 Analyses of inspection sam-
ples of mixed fertilizers,
superphosphates and ferti-
F‘“'m°’5' “'“Pl°* ''‘'''’' 4 lizer salts, Table 3 ———---—-- 8
Information on guaranty tag 5 A¤&1Y5€5 Of i¤5P€Cti¤¤ Sam-
ples of rock phosphate,
bones, basic slag, etc. ---- 40

 COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS IN KENTUCKY, 1949
. This bulletin contains analyses of official samples of commercial fertilizers made
between July 1 and December 31, 1949. Analyses of samples made between January 1,
1949 and June 30, 1949 were published in Regulatory Bulletin 76.
Manufacturers reported that 479, 598 tons of commercial fertilizer were sold in Ken-
tucky in 1949. This was an increase of about 4 percent over the tonnage reported for 1948.
In addition, 36, 293 tons of 20-percent superphosphate, or equivalent, were distributed in
Kentucky under the "Contractual Plan" by the Production and Marketing Administration, `
Field Service Branch.
SALES BY GRADE, 1949 . _
A summary of fertilizer sales by grade, as reported by manufacturers, is given in
Table l. The total tonnage reported in this table is about 20, 000 tons less than that
estimated from tag sales.
Table 1. - Fertilizer Sold in Kentucky, by Grade, Jan. 1 to December 31, 1949
(As reported by the Manufacturers) `
  .
Grade Tons Grade TOHS
Z-12-6 ------------------ 97, 390 Superphosphate 20% -------—------- 81, 940
6-8-6 --—-—-----——--------- 63,630 Rock Phosphate ---—---------—----— 22,831
3-9-6 --------------------- 62, 485 Triple Superphosphate -----—-·------ 14, 069
4-12-8 -----------------·-- 43, 822 Ammonium Nitrate ---------------· 13, 282
4-12-4 -------------------- 19,718 Superphosphate 18% --—-—---—------- 7,298
0-14-7 -----------------——- 6, 900 Waste Pond Phosphate -------—------- 5, 488
5-10-5 --—---—------------- 6, 534 Sulfate of Potash Magnesia -—-------- 3, 325
0-12-12 ------------------- 5, 375 Nitrate of Soda --—--—----------—--- 3, 233
4-10-6 ------------------- 4, 695 Cyanamid -----------------—------- 2, 438
3-12-12 ---------------—--- 3, 452 Sulfate of Potash ------------------- 1,148
5-10-10 ------------------- 2,692 Basic Slag -—-----------··--------- 770
3-12-6 -------------------- 1, 753 Muriate of Potash ------------------ 631
3-18-9 -------------------- 956 Sulfate of Ammonia ---------------- 372 ·
3-l2'-4 ------——-------—---- 401 Dried Manures -—----—--------—---- 238
6-12-12 ----—----------—--- 352 Uramon ---—----------—-—----·----- 148
2-12-12 ------------------- 272 Miscel. -—--------------------—---- 486
4-12-0 —------------------- 192
4-8-8 —-—------------------ 170
4-16-0 ----—~------——-—---- 140
4-16-8 ---------—--------—- 102
4-8-10 -------------------- 100
Miscel. ------------------- 721
321, 852 157, 697
PLANT FOODS OR NUTRIENTS
The minimum percentages of guaranteed plant foods, or nutrients, present in a commer-
cial fertilizer are printed on the state tag as nitrogen, available phosphoric acid, and potash.
These are the nutrients needed by plants in largest amounts and also those in which the soil
is most likelly to be deficient. The element corresponding to phosphoric acid is phosphorus
and the element corresponding to potash is potassium.
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REGULATORY BULLETIN NO. 80
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 phosphoric acid, and 6 percent potash. The nutrients are
always listed in this order. A 0-20-0 grade refers to a superphosphate fertilizer con-
taining 20 percent available phosphoric acid. A 0-0-60 grade refers to a potash ferti-
lizer 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 surn of the percentages of nitrogen, available phosphoric acid, and potash 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-l2-8, for example, is the same as in 2, 000 pounds of 3-9-6 fertili-
zer. In using the 4-l2-8, however, instead of the 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.
Two grades, 2-12-6 and 3-9-6, constituted about 50 percent of the mixed fertilizer
sold in Kentucky during 1948. Although 2·l2-6 is 20 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.
REFUNDS
When a sample of fertilizer is below thc guaranteed analysis to such an extent that
the relative value index is deficient by more than $1. 00 per ton in nitrogen, available
phosphoric acid, or potash, or if the total value is found deficient by more than $1. 00
per ton, the manufacturer of the fertilizer and the dealer from whom the sample was
obtained are- given a special notice.
When such a deficiency occurs it is suggested to the manufacturer that a propor-
tionate refund be made to all purchasers of the stock of fertilizer whose names can be
obtained from the dealer. lf names of purchasers can not be obtained the refund may
be made to a charity in the county where the fertilizer was sold.
Refunds are also suggested on potash results when the guarantee is from sulfate
and there is an excess of muriate present of more than $1. O0 a ton in relative value.
FARMERS' SAMPLES
Anyone in Kentucky who buys commercial fertilizer for his own use may 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. No. 250. 360 through No. 250.480
(Kentucky Fertilizer Lawl. —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 may be ob-
tained from the Department of Feed and Fertilizer.
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‘Z. Unofficial samples.}- lf an analysis is wanted for the purchaser's information
only, samples of fertilizer may be taken in the following manner:
Take portions (each about a handful) from 10 percent of the bags, unless this requires
portions from more than Z0 bags. lf there are less than l0 bags, sample all. Take sam-
ples from as far down in the bags as possible. Place all portions on a clean paper and
mix well. Place about one quart in a tight container, include a tag from one of the bags,
mark the container with name and address of the sender and send to the Department of
Feed and Fertilizer, Agricultural Experirnent Station, University of Kentucky, l..exing— _
ton Z9, Kentucky.
State in a letter the amount of fertilizer on hand, the number of bags sainpled, and
the reason for wanting analysis. lf analysis is materially below guaranty, a representa- . V
tive of the Feed and Fertilizer Departinent may be sent to take an inspector‘s sample.
INFORMATION ON GUARANTY TAG
A state guaranty tag issued by the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station, showing
the manufacturer's guaranty, must he attached to each bag of fertilizer before it can be
lawfully offered for sale in Kentucky. It is a violation of the law to change the tag in any
manner, either by addition or erasure, Purchasers of fertilizer should be guided by the '
information printed on the guaranty tag in selecting a fertilizer. lf the fertilizer is not
tagged with a state guaranty tag, or if the tag has been changed in any manner, it should
be reported to the Agricultural Experiinent Station immediately. The following infor-
mation is printed on the guaranty tag;
Brand name of fertilizer I
Name and address of manufacturer
Guaranteed analysis showing: V
Minimum nitrogen percent
Minimum available phosphoric acid, percent
I\/linirnum potash, from muriate or sulfate, percent
Estimated value per 100 pounds
Total phosphoric acid, in place of available phosphoric acid, is guaranteed in bone, ·
dried manures, basic slag, and rock phosphate. Official fertilizer labels are required
by law to carry the estimated value index per 100 pounds. The estimated value index is
used for comparing values of fertilizers of different grades. An additional use of this
value is in determining the relationship of the guaranteed analysis and the actual analysis.
This relationship is shown in the last two columns of Tables 3 and 4.
The estimated value index should not be confused with the selling price. Selling price
is determined by those offering the fertilizer for sale.
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE FERTILIZER LAW
Any manufacturer, firm, dealer, or vendor who sells or exposes for sale in Kentucky
commercial fertilizer without complying with the provisions of the fertilizer law is subject
to a fine of from $100. 00 to $500. 00 for each offense. Furthermore, if a fertilizer is
short in net weight or short in the essential plant-food nutrients, a manufacturer, firm or
dealer may not only be fined $100. OO to $500. 00 for violating the fertilizer law, but "shall
be liable for reasonable damages sustained by the purchaser of such ferti1izer."
It is important therefore that the dealer should protect himself by purchasing from
reliable firms who comply with the law. Otherwise, he will lay ·himself liable for selling
fertilizers in violation of the law.
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 REGULATORY BULLETIN NO, 80
EXPLANATION OF TABLES Z, 3, 4 AND 5
The standings of manufacturers as determined by the results of analysis of official
samples are given in Table 2. Purchasers of fertilizer can learn, through a study of
this table, how well any manufacturer met his guarantees on the samples analyzed. ‘
It should be noted that the first 3 colurnns of figures in Table Z refer to nuxnber of
samples and that the last 3 columms refer topumber of analyses of nitrogen, available
phosphoric acid and potash. Attention is directed to the third column of figures which
gives for each manufacturer the percentage of samples which are equal to guaranty in
all respects, and to coluznn 6, which gives the percentage of analyses which were equal
to guarantee or within the tolerance of l/4 of I percent (the tolerance of the Kentucky
Fertilizer Law).
In sorne samples a deficiency in one nutrient is accompanied by an over-rim in
another nutrient. This is evidence of improper mixing or weighing by the manufacturer.
Extreme variations of this kind cannot be attributed to separation of materials (segrega-
tion), though this may be a minor factor. Excess of one nutrient cannot compensate for
deficiency of another nutrient. The purchaser is entitled to receive the full guaranty in
all nutrients as expressed by the manufacturer on the tag.
The results of analyses of all inspection samples are given in Tables 3, 4 and 5.
lf an analysis shows a deficiency of more than 0ne—fourth of l percent below the amount
claimed for nitrogen, phosphoric acid, or potash, or if the relative value is 4 percent
or more below the guaranty, the result is indicated in the tables by underlining the figures-
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Table 2 - Samples Equal To Guaranty In All Re spects, And
Analyses Within Tolerance, By Manufacturers, 1949
Number Equal to guaranty Nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash
C of in all respects Number of Equal to guaranty or
°mP°nY inspection analyses within tolerance**
1 Samples Number Percent* made Number Percent*
J. C. Adderley and Asso. 3 2 - 3 2 -
American Agri. Chem. Co. 96 63 66 234 223 95
American Cyanamid C0, 20 19 95 25 25 100
Armour Fertilizer Works 244 130 53 601 526 88
Louisville Fertilizer C0. 9 3 33 26 25 96
Morris Fertilizer Co. 2 1 - 2 1 - ·
Tennessee Chem. Co. 17 5 29 47 37 79
Associated Cooperatives 38 32 84 38 33 87
Barrett Div. , Allied Dye
& Chem. Corp. 8 8 100 8 8 100 A `
Blue Grass Plant Food Co. 31 17 55 83 79 95 1
Buhner Fertilizer Co. 38 ll 29 99 73 74
Bycolife Fertilizer Mfg. Co. 1 1 - 3 3 -
Chilean Nitrate Sales Corp. 4 4 - 4 4 -
Cooperative Fertilizer Ser. 106 83 78 252 237 94
Cumberland Chemical Co. 42 22 52 96 90 94
Davison Chem. Corp: '
Hopkins Fer. Div. 43 28 65 121 112 93 *
Read Phosphate Div. 90 64 71 222 208 94
E. 1. duPont deNemours& Co. 2 2 - 2 2 -
Ellis Chemical Co. 63 20 32 150 109 73
Empire St. Chem. Co. 1 1 - 1 1 -
Federal Chemical Co. 179 82 46 501 429 86
Ford Motor Company 4 4 — 4 4 -
Hercules Powder Co. 1 1 - l 1 ··
Hutson Chemical Co. 5 3 60 15 11 73 A
I“‘"“&%?{§31é‘€fé‘n " °*‘°"‘· 122 vz sq zqz asa aa
lnterstate Fertilizer Co. 26 20 77 72 71 99
Kentucky Fer.ti1izer Works 57 28 49 146 125 86
Knoxville Fertilizer Co. 141 74 52 340 304 B9
Midwestern Phosphate Corp. 3 3 - 3 3 -
` Midwest Phosphate_Co. 1 1 — 1 1 - ·
Milwaukee Sewerage Com. 1 1 — 2 2 -
Norsk-Hydro 1 O - 1 0 -
North American Fer. Co. 129 84 65 343 307 90
Pike Co. Hatchery 1 1 - 3 3 -
Price Chem. Co. 61 41 67 158 142 90
Consolidated Chem. Co. 8 6 75 20 19 95
A. F. Pringle C0. 1 1 - 3 3 -
Pulverized Manure C0. 1 1 . - 3 3 -
Ralston Purina Co. 8 5 63 Z4 23 96
Robin Jones Phosphate Co. 4 4 - 8 8 -
Ruhm Phosphate & Chem. Co. 13 12 92 13 13 100
Schrock Fertilizer Ser. 5 4 80 5 4 80
O. M. Scott and Sons 4 1 - 12 12 -
Sears Roebuck & C0. 3 0 - 9 8 -
Smith Agri. Chem. Co. 1 0 - 3 3 -
Carter C. Sparks 1 1 - l 1 -
Spencer Chemical Co. 6 5 83 6 6 100
Swift Ki Co. Plant Kood Div. 93 54 58 266 244 92
Tenn. Coal, Iron & R.R. Co. Z Z - Z Z. -
Tennessee Corporation 91 49 54 201 172 86
Thomson Phos. Co. 20 15 75 40 37 93
U.S. Phos. Prod. Co. 1 0 - 1 0 -
A Valley C0. of Ky. C0-op. 7 3 43 7 4 57
Va. -Car0lina Chem. C0. 104 57 55 245 213 87
Totals 1963 1151 58.6 4768 4234 88. 8
 
* Percent is not indicated when number of samples is less than 5.
` >>=* "Tolerance" is 1/4 of 1 percent.

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Table 3 - Analyses of lnspection Samples of Mixed Fertilizers,
Superphosphates, and Fertilizer Salts, July - December 1949.
Analyses deficient more than one -fourth of one percent and relative values
deficient by 4 percent or more are underlined. Footnotes are given when the guarantee for sulfate
was not met.
  ·- ·—.-—-·-——-—--——· -·—-—•- *•**= \
Ph°“." Index of
Manufacturer, Brand Name, Guaranty · %hQE1¤ Relative value
Station No. and From Whom Obtained N*t5°g°“ ASLH Pgmah _
able Guar. Found
THE AMERICAN CYANAIVIID CO. ,
New York 20, N. Y.
Z0- 60% "Aero" Cyanamid Granular
3572 Southern States Cooperative, Henderson Z0. 88 ..... . . . . 49. 4 50. 1
3573 Fox Hardware Store, Madisonville 21 . 00 ..... .. .. 49. 4 50. 4
3879 Shipp 8; Allen, Campbellsville 20. 56 ..... ..,. 49. 4 49. 3
3880 Woodson Lewis, Greensburg 20. 44 ..... . . . . 49. 4 49.1
4098 Allen County Farmers Service, Scottsville 21.20 ..... . . . . 49. 4 50. 9
4l45 Smith & Reynolds Co., Slaughters 20. 72 ...,. ... . 49. 4 49. 7
4184 Jerome Glass, Grayson 20.88 ..... . . . . 4-9. 4 50.1
426; E. M. Bryant, Tollesboro 20. 52 ..... . . . . 49. 4 49. 3
4265 Southern States Cooperative, Danville 20. 72 ..... . . . . 49. 4 49. 7
4358 Womack Brothers, Grayson 20.76 ..... .... 49. 4 49. 8
33. 50% "Aer0prills" Ammonixim Nitrate Fertilizer
3875 Davis Gillespie, Mayslick 33. 48 . .... . . .. 67. O 67.0
3876 Ravenna Grocery, Ravenna 33.64 ..... . . . . 67. 0 67. 3
3677 Garfield Merchandise Co. , Garfield 33. 80 ..... . . .. 67. 0 67. 6
4572 Sphar and Co., Winchester 33.56 .....   67.0 67.1
Tl-IE AM ERICAN AGRICULTURAL. CHEMICAL CO.
Cincinnati, Ohio
6- 10-4 (Muriate)
4182 J. H. Fedders Ba Son, Covington 5.08 10.80 4{ 76 36.0 35.9
6-8-6 (Sulfate}
3866 l.eban.»n Carriage Sr Implement Co. , Lebanon 5. 95 8. 38 6. 36 35. 6 36. 3
6-8-6 (Muriate 3, Sulfate 3)
3552 Monarch Milling Co. , Mt. Sterling 5. 76 8.10 6.05 35. 6 35. 3
3867 J. H. McClure, Springfield 5. 59 8. 55 5. 77 A 35. 6 35. 2
3868 Frank Rose, Campton 5. 67 8. 45 5. 66.9 35. 6 35.1
4-12-8 (Muriate 4, Sulfate 4)
3553 Ross Feed Company, Murray 4. 07 12. 30 7. 99 38. 4 38. 9
3554 Carroll County Farm Bureau, Carrollton 3. 89 12. 22 8.08 38. 4 38. 5
3555 Scott McClain, Taylorsville 3.87 12.60 8. 09 38.4 39.0
3556 Coffey Store, Yosemite 3. 78 12. 50 7. 74 38. 4 38. 3
3869 Bedford Av Tuttle, Winchester 4. 09 ll. 88 8. 71 38. 4 40. 2
4-12-4 (Muriate)
4349 C. C. Hardware, Seed & Feed Co. , Hartford 3. 99 12. 35 3. 96 34. 4 34. 7
3-9-6 (Muriatc)
3557 Kentucky Wholesale Co., Pikeville 2.95 9.70 5.96 30.8 31.5
3870 Watson Coal & Feed Co. , Princeton 2. 96 10. 08 6. 05 30. 8 32.1
A Excess muriate equivalent to 3. 81 percent potash
b Exec ss muriate equivalent to 0. 62 percent potash
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Table 3 - Analyses of Inspection Samples of Mixed Fertilizers, `
Superphosphate, and Fertilizer Sa1ts---Continued
_5`”` _P   -55- ' ' i_5 `”"_ ’ 7- ` 5 W"- " C  S"' -55 il " 
Manufacturer, Brand Name, Guaranty _ Ph9;*c Relative value
Station No. and From Whom Obtained N*tr°g°“ gain Potash
able Guar. Found
The American Agricultural Chemical Co. , Continued
3-9-6 (Muriate 3, Sulfate 3)
3558 J. W. Davidson, Science Hill 2.99 10.00 6.04 30.8 32.0
3559 Scott McClain, Taylorsville 2. 96 9. 32 6. O0 C 30. 8 31. 1
3560 Norris Hardware & Seed Co. , Henderson 3. 03 9.02 5. 98 30. 8 30. 9
3871 Harrison Brothers Farm Supply, Berea 2. 59 9. 70 5. 82 30. 8 30. 6
2-14-8 (Muriate)  
4192 Henderson and Hardy, Shepherdsville 1. 94 13. 95 8. 21 36. 8 36. 8
2-12-6 (Muriate)
3561 Norris Hardware 8; Seed Co. , Henderson 2. 00 12. 20 6. 02 32. 4 32. 7
3562 R. E. Young, Providence 2.10 11. 70 6.17 32.4 32. 4
3563 Kidd Brothers, Barbourville 1. 94 12. 20 5. 99 32. 4 32. 5
3564 Clinton Jones, Morehead 1.90 12.45 5.99 32.4 32.7 ‘
3565 Watson Coal & Feed Co., Princeton 2.06 11.95 5.98 32.4 32.4
3566 Morganfield Hardware Co. , Morganfield 2. 06 12. 35 5. 90 32. 4 32. 8
3872 Bedford & Tuttle, Winchester 1. 96 12.10 6.19 32. 4 32. 6
4183 J. H. Fedders & Son, Covington 1.96 11.70 6.88 32.4 32.5
4193 Carroll County Farm Bureau, Carrollton 1. 88 12. 05 6. 25 32. 4 32. 5
4350 C. C. Hardware, Seed & Feed Co. , Hartford 2.18 12. 55 6. 05 32.4 33. 5
4351 McDonald Sr Girdler, Elubank 1.93 12.03 6.21 32.4 32.5
4095 Norris Hdw. & Seed Co., Henderson 2.03 11.48 6.06 32.4 31.9
O-14-7 (Muriate)
3873 Watson Coal & Feed Co. , Princeton .... 14.15 7. 40 29.8 30. 4
0-12-12 (Muriate)
4194 Walters Kr Thompson, Shelbyville .... 12.15 12. 21 32. 4 32. 8
· 4195 Woodson Lewis, Greensburg ... . 12.00 12.47 32.4 32.9 t
4352 Sam Litton, Jr., Morehead .... 11.98 12.18 32.4 32.6
4434 A. T. Hayes & Son, Glendale .... 12. OO 12.08 32.4 32. 5
18% Supe rphosphate
3567 Watson Coal & Feed Co., Princeton .... 18.15   23.4 23.6
3568 Morganfield Hardware Co. , Morganfield .... 18. 55 .... 23. 4 24,1
3569 Johnson & Hodges, Halls Gap .... 17. 33 .... 23. 4 22. 5
3874 Frank Rose, Campton .... 18.90 .... 23.4 24.6
4196 Carroll County Farm Bureau, Carrollton .... 18. 53 .... 23. 4 24.1
4197 Henderson & Hardy, Shepherdsville .... 18. 45 .... 23. 4 24. l
4198 Lebanon Carriage & Implement C0. , Lebanon .... 19. 65 . . . . 23. 4 25. 6
4263 Farmers Supply Co., Danville   18.45 .... 23.4 24.0
4353 Miller & Cook, Magnolia .... 19.15 .... 23.4 24. 9
4354 Trip1ett's Store, Corbin .... 18. 60 .... Z3. 4 24. 2
4355 Sam Litton, Jr., Morehead .... 18.23   23.4 23.7
4097 Norris Hdw. & Seed Co., Henderson .... 17. 95 .... 23. 4 23. 3
50% Sulfate of Potash
3570 Lebanon Carriage & Implement Co. , Lebanon .... . . . . 49. 64 55. O 54. 6
 va1ent to 0. 43 percent potash
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Table 3 - Analyses of lnspection Samples of Mixed Fertilizers,
Superphosphate, and Fertilizer Salts--Continued
v
1
Phos-
phoric Index of
Manufacturer, Brand Name, Guaranty, Nitrogen Acid Potash Relative Value
Station No. and From Whom Obtained Avail-
able Guar. Found
ARMOUR FERT1LlZER WORKS,
Cincinnati, O. , Jeffersonville, Ind., Nashville, Tenn.
6-8-6 (Muriate) "Big Crop Brand"
3574 R. A. Wilson & Company, Russellville   8. 30 6. 22 35. 6 35. 6
3575 Slaughters Mercantile Co. , Slaughters 5. 94 8.10 6.19 35. 6 35. 8
4138 xunawa xvmung co., xumwa 6.02 8.38 5.85 35.6 36.0
4266 Page & Goulder Irnplement Co. , Barlow 5. 80 9. 10 5. 83 35. 6 36. 4
4510 Cadiz Hardware Co., Cadiz 6.22 8.10 6. 36 35. 6 36. 5
6-8-6 (Sulfate) Arm0ur's
3576 Frank Hinton, Plummers Landing 5. 96 8. 30 6.16 35. 6 36. 0
3577 G. M. Haycraft & Son, Leitchfield 5. 64 8. 30 5. 88 35. 6 35.1
3578 H. L. Sparks & Co. , North Pleasureville 6. 07 8. 52 6.19 35. 6 36. 6
4000 Young Lumber Co. , Beaver Dam 5. 74 7. 98 6. 24d 35. 6 35. 3
4267 N. S. Dudley & Son, Flemingsburg 5. 91 9. 20 6.08 35. 6 36. 9
4436 Willoughby Supply Co. , Richmond 5. 89 8. 90 6. O3 35. 6 36. 5
4537 Jim Pyles, Junction City 5.55 8.40 6.14 35.6 35.3
4567 Barren County Hardware Co. , Glasgow 5. 52 8. 50 6.19 35. 6 35. 4
5-10-5 (Muriate) "Velvetgreen Brand" -
3579 Ben Williamson & Co., Ashlam? 4. 70 10.40 5. 07 35. 0 35.0
3580 Paul Gardner Gen. Mdse. Store, Cerulean 4. 54 11.10 4. 76 35.0 35- Z
4099 M. G. Pruitt lmpl. Co. , Bowling Green. 4. 74 10. 65 5. 05 35. O 35. 3
4538 13th. Street Market, Ashland ' 5.02 11.05 5.65 35.0 37.0
3581 G. M. Haycraft & Son, Leitchfield n 4. 98 9.80 5. 30 35.0 35. O
5-10-5 (Sulfate) Arm0ur's "Velvetgreen Brand"
3582 Farrn Equipment Co. , Bedford 4. 93 10.15 5. 07 35. 0 35.1
4359 Sphar & Co., Winchester 4.82 10.65 4.9*}* 35.0 35.4 '
5-10-5 (Muriate) "Vertagreen Brand"
4268 N. S. Dudley & Son, Flemiugsburg 5. 26 10. 08 5. 61 35. 0 36. 2
4437 S. E. Hale h Son Hdw. C0., Greenville 4. 61 10.48 5.46 35.0 35.3
4573 Forbes Hardware Co. , Hopkinsville Q 10. 58 5. 31 35. 0 35. 7
4-12-8 (Sulfate) Armour's
3584 Penn & Ratcliffe, Campbcllsville 3. 63 12. 50 7. 98 38. 4 38. 2
3585 L. C. Orndorff, Adairville 3T-iii ll. 77 7. 94 38. 4 37. 7
3586 London Hardware C0. , London 3. 65 12. 93 7. 66 38. 4 38. 5
3881 J. E. Whitt, Frenchburg   12.05   38.4 38.1
3882 Salyersville Whole sale Grocery, Salyersville 3. 86 12. 33 7. 64` 38. 4 38. 2
4270 N. S. Dudley & Son, Flemingsburg 3. 77 13. 50 ETH 38. 4 40. 0
4539 Jim Pyles, Junction City 3.90 12. 20 7.77 38.4 38.2
4-12-8 (Muriate) "Big Crop Brand"
3583 Butterworth Seed Co. , Mayfield 4. 00 11. 73 7. 84 38. 4 37. 9
4269 Yopp Seed Co. , Paducah 3. 95   8. 20 38. 4 38. 7
 quiva1ent to 0.26 percent potash
e Excess muriate equivalent to 3. 76 percent potash
f Excess muriate equivalent to 1. 65 percent potash
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Table 3 - Analyses of Inspection Samples oi Mixed Fertilizers,
Supe rphosphate, and Fertilizer Sa1ts---C·ontinued
V
Ph¤¤_· Index of
Manufacturer, Brand Name, Guaranty Ph9¤9 Reletive value
Station No. and From Whom Obtained Nit'·`°g°“   Pgtggh
able Guar. Found
Armour Fertilizer Works, Continued
4-12-4 (Muriate) "Big Crop Brand"
3587 Cadiz Hardware Co. , Cadiz 3. 97 11.90 4.17 34. 4 34. 4
3588 Slaughters Mercantile Co. , Slaughters 4. 07 11. 23 4.17 34. 4 33. 8
3589 G. C. Cornette, Cumberland 3. 85 12.10 4. 31 34. 4 34. 5 °
3883 1-i11Y Brothers Seed Co., Hopkinsville 3. 02 12.05 3. 77 34. 4 32. 3
3884 Letcher Grocery, Whitesburg · 3. 87 12. 03 4. 33 34. 4 34. 5
3885 J. T. Brown & Son, Burkesville 3.13 12.15 3. 71 34. 4   _
4025 Harralson Seed Company, Owensboro 4. 13 10. 55 4. 56 34. 4 33. 5
4026 W. D. Cunningham, Webb‘s Cross Roads 3. 97 12. 08 4. 30 34. 4 34. 7
4027 Kent Miller's Store, Sacramento 3.90 11.98 4.46 34.4 34. 6
4139 T. H. Hughes, Russellville 3.88 13.05 4.12 34.4 35.5
4271 Yopp Seed Company, Paducah 3. 95 12. 55 4. 02 34. 4 35.0
4272 Farmers Gin C0., Clinton 3. 92 12. 50 4. 02 34. 4 34. 9
4360 J. R. Williams Hardware Store, Beaver Dam 3. 91 12. 60 4.02 34. 4 35. 0
4511 Birmingham Milling Co. , Benton 3. 94 12. 43 3. 96 34. 4 34. 8 `
1 4512. H. B. McClary, Auburn 4. 21 12.10 3. 97 34. 4 34. 9
3-12-12 (Muriate) "Big Crop Brand"
4273 Farmers Gin C0. , Clinton 3.00 12.53 12.34 40.4 41.4
4274 N. S. Dudley & Son, Flemingsburg 3. 04 12.10 12. 30 40.4 40. 9
3-12-6 (Muriate) "Old Black Joe Brand"
4199 U. L. Rogers, Columbia 2.95 11.73 6.66 34.4 34.6
4361 Wallace Hardware Co. , Central City 3.19   6. 23 34.4 35. 2
4438 N. T. Nuckols, Elkton 3. 35 12.15 5. 98 34. 4 35. 3
4439 W. H. Arnold & Co. , Madisonville 3. 23 12. 43 6. 04 34. 4 35. 4
4440 S. E. Hale & Son, Greenville 3. 24 12. 27 6. 30 34. 4 35. 5
4513 Hatter Hardware Co. , Franklin 3. 04 12. 35 5. 96 34. 4 34. 9
4514 H. B. McC1ary, Auburn 3.12 12.45 5.94 34.4 35.1
4574 J. T. Beard Feed Store, Crofton 2. 98 12.18 5. 90 34. 4 34. 5 ,
3-9-6 (Muriate) "Big Crop Brand"
3590 Big Four Feed &1mplement Co., Scottsville 3. 04 9. 00 6.13 30. 8 31.0
3759 Chas. Emrich & Son, Philpot 2. 86 9. 55 6.11 30. 8 31. 3
3723 L. C. Orndorff, Adairville 2.75 9.33 5.79 30.8 30.5
3724 Slaughters Mercantile Co. , Slaughters 2. 94 9. 38 5. 93 30. 8 31.1
3886 W. J. Amburgey, Means 2. 72 8. 85 5. 8·5 30. 8 29. 9
4140 Lilly Brothers Seed Co. , Hopkinsville   8. 83 6. 07 30. 8 30. B
4200 Paul D. Jones Gen. Mdse. , Kirksey 3.12 8. 90 5. 94 30. 8 30. 9
4362 J. F. Bertram& Son, Vanceburg 2.77 10.05 6.22 30.8 31.8
4363 S. O. Harlan & Co., Gamaliel 2.93 9.43 5.70 30.8 30.9
4441 S. E. Hale Kr Son, Greenville 3.39 9. 53   30.8 32.4
4515 Butterworth Seed Co., Mayfield 3.08 9.00 5.91 30.8 30.9
3-9-6 (Sulfate) Armour‘s
3747 Paul Gardner Gen. Mdse. Store, Cerulean 2. 80 9. 78 5. 66 E 30. 8 31. 0
3591 Leslie County Grocery, Hyden 2. 67 9. 23   30. 8 30. 3
3748 1-1. T. Adcock Gen. Mdse. , Nortonville   9. 00 5. 85 30. 8 30. 6
3887 Hackney-Jellico Co. , Middlesboro 2.77 9. 03 6.25 30. 8 30. 6
4001 Sewell Br Co., Waterview Z, 96 8, 95 6,01 h 30, 8 30, 7
g Excess muriate equivalent to 4. 46 percent potash
h Excess muriate equivalent to 0.50 percent potash
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 REGULATORY BULLETIN NO. 80
_ Table 3 - Analyses of Inspection Samples of Mixed Fertilizers,  
Superpho spliate, and Fertilizer Sa1ts---Conti¤ued E
:
Ph05_· Index of
Manufacturer, Brand Name, Guaranty _ Phqnc Relative Value
Station No. and From Whom Obtained Nltmagen 2::,51- Potash ..
able Guar. Found
Armour Fertilizer Works, Continued
2-12-6 (Muriate) "Big Crop Brand"
3592 R. E. Young, Providence 2.00 12.40 5.99 32.4 32.9
3593 Anderson's Grocery, Pine Knot 1.91 12.03 6.30 32.4 32.6
3749 Cadiz Hardware Co., Cadiz 1.95 12.40 6.58 32.4 33.4
3750 Henderson Feed & Com. Co., Henderson 2.14 11.63 5. 77 32.4 32. 0
3751 Quality Grocery Ei Hdw. Co. , Greenville 2. 02 11.70 5. 66 32. 4 31. 7
3888 C. B. Caudill, Blackey 2.07     32.4 32. 5
3889 T. E. Clausen, Bonnieville 1. 95 11.58 6. 37 32. 4 32. 2
4100 H. D. Jones, Glasgow 1.95 11.40 6.13 32.4 31.7
-1201 Farm Equipment Co., Bedford 2.00 11.60 6.48 32.4 32.4
4275 George Patmor 8; Son, Marion 2.06 11. 98 6, 24 32. 4 32. 7
4276 Saufley & Bell, Stanford 1. 99 12. 48 6. 30 32. 4 33. 3
4277 COIfey's Store, Yoseiriite 2.05 11.93 6.77 32.4 33.2
4278 N. S. Dudley & Son, Flemingsburg 2. 02 11. 98 6. 38 32. 4 32. 8
· 4364 Kent Mi1ler's Store, Sacramento 2.09 12. 38 6.18 32. 4 33. 2
4365 J. R. Nelson, Eubank 1.97 11.90 6.27 32.4 32.5
4366 Somerset Produce Co. , Somerset l. 89 12. 20 5. 62 32. 4 32. 0
4367 Harralson Seed Company, Owensboro 2. 07 12.18 6. 01 32. 4 32. 8
4368 J. F. Bertram & Son, Vanceburg 2. 03 ll. 98 6. 05 32.4 32. 5
4442 Wilson Farm Supply, Trenton 2. 15 12.10 6. O9 32. 4 32. 9
4516 Hatter Hardware Co., Franklin 2.09 11.80 6.05 32.4 32.4
4517 R. A. Wilson Co., Russellville 2.11 13.00 6.21 32. 4 34. 0
4540 Cancyville Roller Mills, Caneyville 2. 04 12. 33 6. 54 32. 4 33. 4
0-14-7 (Muriate) "Big Crop Brand"
3594 Mt. Sherman Hdw. C0. , Mt. Sherman .... 13. 95 7. 71 29. 8 _ 30. 5
3595 J. F. Bertram Er Son, Vanceburg .... 13. 73 7. 46 29. 8 29.9
3725 Braylh Co., Gamaliel .... 13.85 6.84 29.8 29.5
3890 Jellico Grocery, Corbin .... 14.10 6. 26 29. 8 29. 2
4141 Kuttawa Milling Co., Kuttawa .... 14.33 7.46 29.8 30.7
4142 H. B. McC1ary, Auburn   14.10 7.12 29.8 30.0
4202 Penn & Ratcliffe, Campbellsville _,__ 13_ 90 7,14 Z9, 8 Z9, 8
4279 E,. M. Bryant, Tollesboro ____ 14,35 7,43 29,8 30,7
4280 N. S. Dudley & Son, Flemingsburg ___, 14, 30 7, 61 29, 8 30, 8
4369 J. F. Bertram & Son, Vanceburg ____ 14,13 7, 48 Z9, 8 30, 4
4532 L. C. Orndorfl', Adairville .... 13. 78 7. O9 29. 8 29. 6
0-12-12 (Muriate) "Big Crop Brand"
4143 R. A. Wi1son& Co., Russellville   11.88 12.72 32.4 33.0
4203 Stock Yard Feed & Supply C0., Louisville ,,,, 12, 53 12. 08 32. 4 33.1
4281 Col`fey's Store, Yosemite .... 12.03 11.53 32.4 32.0
4370 Big 4 Feed &1mpl. Co. , Scottsville , . . . 11. 98   32. 4 32. 9
4443 Bales Hardware Co., Horse Cave .... 12.28 11.64 32.4 32.4
4444 Slaughters Mercantile C0. . Slaughters .... 12. 30 12. 50 32.4 35. 3
4445 Quality Grocery & Hdw. Co., Greenville ,_,, 11.68 12. 62 32. 4 32. 6
12

 COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS IN KENTUCKY, 1949
Table 3 - Analyses of Inspection Samples of Mixed Fertilizers, .
1 Superphospbate, and Fertilizer Salts---Continued
Ph¤¤_- xaaex of
Manufacturer, Brand Name, Guaranty Ph9'*° Rdative value
Station No. and From Whom Obtained Nt"°€°"   Pagan};
able Guar. Found
Armour Fertilizer Works, Continued
0-l2»l2 (Muriate) with 3 pounds Borax per 100 pounds
4069 L. C. Orndorff, Adairville ..,. 12.48 10. 57 32.4 31. 6
4575 Browning and McReyno1ds, Lewisburg .... 13. 38 11. K6 32. 4 33. 7 ‘
45% Superphosphate (Arrncurls)
4144 G. M. Haycraft & Son, Leitchfield .... 45.70 .... 58.5 59.4 _ _
4282 D. H. Tate, Monticello .... 44. 95 .... 58. 5 58. 4 .
4283 Page & Goulder, Barlow .... 46. 03 .... 58. 5 59. 8
4541 J`. A. Oldfield, Mize .... 46. 53 .... 58. 5 60.5
20% Superphosphate "Big Crop Brand"
3597 Bales Hardware Co., Horse Cave .... 20.13 .... 26. 0 26. 2
3598 Anderson & Spilman, Danville .... 21. 27 .... 26. 0 27. 7
3599 Hatter Hardware co., Franklin .... 20.65 .... 26.0 26.9 `
3600 H. D. Jones, Glasgow .... 21.75 .... 26. O 28. 3
? 3601 Somerset Produce Co., Somerset .... 21.00 .... 26. 0 27. 3
3602 Union Supply Co. , Lynch .... 20. 57 .... 26.0 26. 7
3728 Quality Grocery & Hdw. Co. , Greenville .... 20. 60 .... 26.0 26. 8
3891 Wallace Hdw. Store, Central City .... 19. 08 .... 26. O 24. 8
3892 Forbes Hdw. Co. , Hopkinsville .... 20. 05 .... 26.0 26.1
3893 Kent Mi1ler’s Store, Sacramento .... 21. 60 .... 26. 0 28.1
3894 Grant Reed, Lilly .... 19.25 .... 26.0 25. 0
3895 Quality Grocery & Hdw. Co. , Greenville . . .. 21. 75 .... 26. 0 28. 3
3896 Campbell Wholesale Co. , Krypton .... 20.13 .... 26. 0 26. 2
3897 M. F. Bryant Br Son Milling Co. , Sebree .... 21. 88 .... 26. 0 28. 4
3898 Guy Armes Implement Co., Hardinsburg .... 19. 33 .... 26. 0 25. 1
4101 Hatter Hardware Co., Franklin .... A21. 15 .... 26. 0 27. 5
4185 Willoughby Supply Co. , Richmond .... 20. 20 .... 26. 0 26. 3
4186 J. C. Everett & Co., Maysville .... 19.93   26.0 25.9 .
l 4204 Farmers Supply Co. , Hodgenville .... 19. 95 .... 26. 0 25. 9
4205 Farmers Supply Co. , Eminence .... 20. 60 .... 26. 0 26. 8
4206 Mt. Sherman Hdw. Co., Mt. Sherman .... 19. 58 .... 26. 0 25. 4
4284 N. S. Dudley & Son, Flemingsburg .... 20T6`8” .... 26. 0 26.9
4285 George Patmor 8.; Son, Marion .... 20. 60 .... 26. 0* 26. 8
4286 Saufley & Bell, Stanford .... 20. 40 .... 26. 0 26. 5
4287 E. M. Bryant, Tollesboro .... 20.30 .... 26. 0 26. 4
4288 B. C. Morris Gen. Store, McKinney .... 19.40 .... 26.0 25.2
4371 H. H. Lowery, Glasgow ....   .... 26.0 25.4
1 4372 Jer