A Thesis on the Potash Contained in Leaves
Description
We see then that in 100 pounds of leaves there is .16 pounds of potash. Further, 100 pounds of leaves, thoroughly dry, will constitute a volume of about 21 bushels. Hence in the large volume of 21 bushels of leaves there is only .16 pounds of potash available as K2O. If we consider potash as worth 4 cents per pound we see that 100 bushels of leaves are worth only .0064 cents while one bushel will have a value of only .0003 cents. We are forced, therefore, to conclude that, for the potash value alone, leaves would not be worth the trouble and inconvenience required to convert them to available use. [From Conclusion]