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furrows, because here it is that the most ideal condition 

 exists. The mulch that lies over the top of the ridge 

 prevents the moisture escaping even more completely 

 than in the bottom of the furrow after a good rain which 

 dissolves and packs the soil in the bottom. In the ridge 

 between the rows it is never too wet and always moist, as 

 long as moisture exists below and with the proper proper- 



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Cut No. 18. Showing Growth of Listed Wheat. 



ties of air, water, heat and light, fertility is available. 

 Don't ever be misled into the idea that plants feed especi- 

 ally close to the plant body, but rather where the most 

 ideal conditions exist. 



Then again be careful to observe all the facts before 

 drawing a conclusion. Any scheme that will provide the 

 proper proportion of moisture below has an advantage, but 

 bear in mind that moisture is not the only element to 

 court. 



