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     (THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
 FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY BALANCE SHEET ON APRIL 30, 1999
AND THE STATEMENT OF EARNINGS ENDING APRIL 30, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS)
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