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<LEGEND>
     (THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
 FERRELLGAS PARTNERS, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARY BALANCE SHEET ON OCTOBER 31, 1999
AND THE STATEMENT OF EARNINGS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS)
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