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represents where the I^itrate of Soda fell thicker during the process of sowing. 

 To obtain even distribution by hand it is necessary to increase the bulk of fertilizer 

 to at least 10 cwt. per acra by adding sand, fine earth or ashes and to divide the 

 mixture into two parts. Application is then accomplished in like manner to 

 the sowing of seed broadcast, one part of the mixture being sown lengthwise and 

 the other part crosswise. 



The use of a machine for sowing fertilizers will always accomplish better 

 and quicker work. There should, however, be sufficient work of the kind on the 

 farm to justify the expense of such a purchase. Many types of machines are 

 made and nearly all work well, provided the fertilizers are fine and dry. Those 

 machines, however, which possess moving parts working in the fertilizers are 

 very apt to clog when sowing mixtures of a wet or sticky nature. 



Sovnng fertilizers broadcast is as a rule preferable to sowing in the drill. 

 Broadcasting is quicker and brings about more even distribution. Thus, the crop 

 grows more uniform and healthy with more extensive root, than when the manure 

 is concentrated immediately under the plants. 



When to Apply Fertilizers. 



Broadly speaking, the time of application will depend upon the nature of 

 the fertilizer, together with the use for which it is required and the nature of 

 the crop, 



Farmyard manure and insoluble organic fertilizers in general can be applied 

 with advantage in the late fall. Before these can become available to the plant they 

 must undergo a process of decomposition or decay. By applying in the fall there 

 is not only a saving of time in the spring, but decomposition sets in without delay 

 and the possible benefits to be derived that season are thereby increased. To 

 obtain the full action of Lime and Basic Slag during the next season their applica- 

 tion is also made in the fall. 



Usually all soluble fertilizers are applied in the spring. Except in the case 

 of Nitrate of Soda, the best time is about two weeks before seeding or planting. 

 This will permit of the fertilizers being thoroughly mixed with the soil during the 

 working up of the seed bed and any injurious effects which accompany immediate 

 application are avoided. 



In order to reduce loss by leaching to a minimum, jSTitrate of Soda is best 

 applied as a top dressing after the young plants have appeared above ground and 

 when the growth needs stimulating. 



Always select a calm day for sowing fertilizers. Early morning and sun- 

 down when the wind is low are the most suitable times. 



