The True value of gl Fertiliser- — lies in the amount of available plant food that it contains. On the basis of today’s quotations, the following table will show farmers what they are actually paying for available plant food:— Superphosphate Basic Super Basic Slag* . . North African Phosphate, 73%, Finely Ground in New Zealand Imported Finely Ground North African Phosphate, 65% . . . . .; Superphosphate .. And Locally-ground North African Phosphate, mixed equal parts (Decimals ignored) Convincing evidence that Superphosphate contains considerably more plant food than other fertilizers mentioned, and that it is by far the cheapest. Superphosphate is an all-water soluble, whereas the' others are only citric soluble according to the standard test. Pastures top-dressed with Superphosphate are better able to withstand severe conditions resulting from long dry spells. Tcp-drers this Spring with liigli-grade Superphosphate manufactured by THE NEW ZEALAND PA aMEES' FERTILIZES CO. LTD. Always easy to drill Always the same high quality Always well packed in good strong bags A-lways at competitive prices e tU IMPROVES SOILS AND ENRICHES PASTURES Supplies obtainable through all Wholesale : i Distributors, Storekeepers and Dairy Companies.
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Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 296, 11 July 1929, Page 6
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