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Potash Sources and German Salts Transform Georgia Fertilizer Talk
The bulletin explains potash as plant food, comparing ashes with German Kalii salts from Stassfurt and the development of potash mining. It notes variable ash composition, typical potash percentages, and the shift from ashes to Stassfurt salts aided by Liebig's work, with production details and uses for agriculture. The report also covers Georgia farming progress, crop outlook, labor concerns, and calls for farmer education and corn, cotton, and orchard development.
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Stagsfurt
Germany
Saxony
Liebig
Kali Works
Dead Sea
Georgia
United States Gunners
W. C. Bryant
Charlies W. Davis
North Georgia Agricultural College
Dahlonega
B. W. Kilgore
Virginia
Illuminating Oil Fund
State Treasury
Ober Passin
Farmers’ Union
Southern Cotter Association
Ren
Harvie Jordan
Ap le Com
Ga. Rept