Progressive Agriculture 41 



In the chapter on preparation of the soil we 

 have briefly outlined the necessary early work 

 which applies to planting corn with lister, in 

 which case plowing is not necessary. While we 

 do not object to fall plowing for corn, yet we are 

 of the opinion that where spring plowing is done 

 reasonably early and is preceded with thorough 

 but not deep disking and followed closely with 

 plenty of harrowing and later timely tillage, that 

 spring plowing is best. 



As to depth of plowing observe what is said 

 under Class III. 



As to check row planting as opposed to use of the 

 lister or drilling, we are still somewhat in favor of 

 check rowing for corn in all the semi-humid 

 sections. But the farmer must be equipped with 

 the proper tools and continue the cultivation 

 with proper care until the corn is practically 

 made. However, if you wish to put the corn in 

 the ground and let Providence take care of it, we 

 would advise the listing plan, as providence 

 would have a better chance than if the field was 

 check rowed. 



SEED CORN 



In selecting seed corn to plant outside of the 

 corn belt proper, and in higher altitudes, or 

 farther north, and as you change in location to- 

 ward the two points referred to, study the con- 

 ditions that are found and do not make too radical 

 a change in the seed. Do not select too large 

 varieties for the dryer or higher sections but look 

 for a slightly smaller ear with early maturing 



