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soil and the least amount of slaty fragments. The yields of these crops 

 are generally less than upon the associated slaty soils. 



In the following table is given the analyses of Alamance slate loam 

 type of soil and subsoil: 



AVERAGE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.* 



*Tlie analysis of this type is of a sample taken in Cabarrus County. 



GEORGEVILLE SILT LOAM. 



Almost oiie-.seventh, or about ."iG^OOO acres, of Union County is cov- 

 ered by the Georgeville silt loam. The surface to a depth of 6 to 10 

 inches is a silt loam having a lnello^^' structure and floury feel, and 

 ranging in color from a light gray to dull red. It is underlain by 

 yellowish red silty clay loam which quickly grades into a dull red or 

 bright red, brittle silty clay, usually extending to a depth of 3 feet, 

 hut occasionally at 21/- feet i)urpli.sh slate rocks are reached. On eroded 

 sloi)es the silty surface soil has in places been removed, exposing the 

 red silty clay. 



This is one of the iiHi)orfaiit types of the county, occurring in large 

 areas to the south and northwest of Monroe, south of Pleasant Grove 

 Church, in the vicinity of Beulah Church, to the south of ITnionville, 

 and also in many scattering bodies. It has a gently rolling to rolling 

 surface, rlie smoother and moi-e level portions occurring on the broader 

 divides. Near Rocky River and tlic largcu- creeks and along the South 

 Carolina line it becomes hilly ;ind mngli in ])laces. All of it is natur- 

 ally well drained. 



This soil is easy to till if liandhHl under proper moisture conditions; 

 otherwise it is liable to bake slightly or dry out in clods. It should be 

 plowed and filled with vegetable matter or given a liberal application 

 of barnyard manure. The effects of the vegetable matter are quite 

 lasting, due to the firm clay sul)soil. Lime is beneficial and profitable, 

 when used ])roperly. 



The main crops are corn, cotton, oats, clover, and cowpcas, while 

 sweet potatoes, garden v(>getables, and fruits are also grown. Corn 



