The Bulletin, 



57 



Continued. 



YEARS IN FIELDS A AND B. 



nitrate of soda as uitrogen-fnrnishiiig materials in growing corn, 

 as well as the best way to apply them. 



Nitrate of soda is one of the best, if not the best, representative 

 of quickly acting nitrogenous materials. Because of its easy 

 solubility in water and the form of its nitrogen, it is quickly avail- 

 able for the use of plants. The questions usually raised in connec- 

 tion with its use are the possibility of its loss from the soil, especially 



