298 Experiments on our Farm. [July 



roneous opinion entertained by a large proportion of the cultiva'tors 

 of the Western prairies that the sources of the fertility of these 

 lands are inexlianstihlc. From the general appearance of these dif» 

 fercnt soils, even in the absence of the chemical analyses, it would 

 seem to us that a close observer would come to the same general 

 conclusions that the resources of Dr. Peter have disclosed. 



The facts by these investigations should at once lead every farmer 

 to adopt that system of mamiring, cultivation and rotation of crops, 

 that would tend to improve rather than exhaust his soil. They also 

 present at a glance the materials of their relative proportions nec- 

 essary to be applied in the same form for the restoration of those 

 prairie lands, that under improper treatment have already become 

 exhausted of much of their virgin fertility. 



This survey and report, although made with special reference to 

 Kentucky, may be made of immense practical value to Western 

 farmers in general, and with this view, in our former number, we en- 

 deavoured to present the facts it suggests in the clearest possible 

 light and hope our eflPorts have not been altogether in vain. — Valley 

 Farmer. 



Havins: been dissappointed in obtaining a fine chemical balance 

 which we had ordered, we have as yet been unable to pursue this 

 interesting department of investigation to the extent we hope to do 

 in a short time, when we shall give a careful analysis of our Ohio 

 soils. 



EXPERIMENTS ON OUR FARM. 



Of the forty six kinds of wheat obtained from the patent office and 

 elsewhere, we would report the White Perk, and the Prince Albert, 

 which are so nearly alike, that you can scarcely discover the differ- 

 ence, are appearing the best. And these specimens are truly royal 

 in their ajipcarance. 



The pellicle is remarkably thin upon the grain, almost transparent, 

 and crcam-likc in appearance, large, round and plump. The white 

 perk has been known to weigh seventy-two pounds to the bushel, 

 and to yield forty-four pounds merchantable flour to the standard 



