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CoBN Experiment by Mr. Wm. Martin. 



Greensboro, Hale Co., Ala. 



Soil — Sandy loam — sub-soil, clay. 

 Rows 70 yards long — 5 feet wide. 



Mr. Martin in rendering Lis report simply says that the 

 experiment suffered some for want of rain. The inference 

 is that preparation of land, planting, culture, &g., were all 

 according to instructions. 



Corn Experiment by Mr. T. A. Snuggs. 



Holly Pond, Cullman Co., Ala. 



Soil — Sandy and gravelly — sub-soil, yellow sand. 

 Rows 70 yards long — 5 feet wide. 



Mr. Snuggs says he planted corn April 21tli. Secured a 

 good stand. No rain from date of planting until June 21st, 



