18 SOILS OF THE EASTEKN UNITED STATES. 



The yields of the principal crops vary decidedly under different 

 attendant climatic conditions, and particularly with variations in the 

 effectiveness of the tillage and maintenance of the soil type. 



The yields of the staple crops may best be increased through careful 

 attention to the prevention of erosion, the incorporation of organic 

 matter in the soil, the deeper and more thorough preparation of the 

 land, and the use of stable manures and cottonseed meal. Locally, 

 drainage is also required. 



In certain localities, particularly in Mississippi, the Memphis silt 

 loam is a valuable soil for the production of market-garden and truck 

 crops. Of these, tomatoes, green peas, cabbages, turnips, asparagus, 

 strawberries, and Irish and sweet potatoes are the best suited for 

 production upon the type. 



In these more southern locations also, the Memphis silt loam is 

 suited to the planting of commercial peach orchards, as has been 

 shown by small plantings of fruit for home use. 



For the proper preparation and cultivation of the Memphis silt 

 loam heavier work animals and improved farm machinery are 

 requisite. 



The inherent capabilities of the type are not fairly represented by 

 the crop yields at present secured, and improvements in yields should 

 follow the better cultural practices suggested in this circular. 



Approved : 



JAMES WILSON, 



Secretary of Agriculture, 



WASHINGTON, D. C., June 1%, 1911. 



