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HADLEY. 



SOIL TEST WITH FERTILIZERS FOR CORN, 



*Cords. 

 Average of the nothing plots 



: shelled corn, 20.1 bushels; stover, 1640 pounds. 



The results of this experiment, voluntarily undertaken by Mr. 

 West, have been placed at my disposal. It will be noticed that the 

 plan followed is not exactly similar to that employed in our regular 

 *' soil tests," a smaller number of nothing plots being introduced and 

 the lime and plaster ))eing omitted. The experiment has, however, 

 been carefully carried out and the results appear to be of interest as 

 illustrating a rather unusual condition of soil. 



The soil is described by Mr. West as a light, sandy one. The 

 crop was planted in the usual manner, in rows three and one-half 

 feet apart, on May 22d and 23d. The season was favorable to the 

 crop and it was husked and weighed the last of October, being at 

 that time in fine condition. 



