A CHAPTER ON DON’T FORGETS 181 
the soil is not only good for future generations, but for 
the farmer who practices it. 
Don’t Forcer— That the farmer who does not ever 
have in view the conservation and increasing of soil fer- 
tility is obstructing his own way to success. 
Don’t Forcet — That he who produces the best crops 
is the one who ditches and feeds his soil the best. 
Don’t Forcet — That the farmer who says he cannot 
afford to plow under green crops, will soon say there is 
no money in farming. 
Don’t Forcet— That there is no limit to the possi- 
bilities of our well-drained soils so long as we do not 
limit their feed of organic matter. 
Don’t Forcet— That you cannot overfeed your soil 
with organic matter. 
Don’t Forcet — That the truly successful soil builder 
is the one who drains his soil, tills it well, feeds it large 
quantities of organic matter and keeps it busy with grow- 
ing crops. 
Don’t Forcer— That the physical condition and 
available plant food of the soil can only be maintained 
by feeding it with plenty of animal and vegetable matter. 
Don’r Forcet — That the foundation of soil building 
is draining. 
Don’r Forcet — That draining a soil is like currying 
a horse — it opens the pores and increases circulation. 
Don’t Forcet— That organic matter is farmed out 
of the soil in less than four years; hence the necessity of 
adding to the supply each year. 
Don’t Forcer— That well-drained soil full of or- 
ganic matter is never sour. 
