62 KNAPP METHOD OF GROWING COTTON 



dressing for growing crops. Where nitrate of 

 soda is used for cotton, apply it about the time 

 the plant begins to fruit. If more than 100 

 pounds per acre is used make two applications 

 fifteen days apart. 



Methods of Mixing. The mixing of fertili- 

 zers on the farm can be done very satisfactorily 

 by emptying the raw materials on a tight floor 

 of wood or concrete; or if more convenient 

 it may be done on a hard, dirt floor under a shed 

 or outhouse. 



It is better not to empty over 400 to 600 

 pounds at one time, as it can be more readily 

 and thoroughly mixed in small quantities. The 

 mixing can be done with hoes and shovels by 

 turning over two or three times and continu- 

 ing this process until the desired quantity is 

 ready for use. This method of home mixing 

 is very desirable where the farmer wishes to 

 leave out any element or in any way change 

 the proportion to better suit special conditions. 



How to Apply Commercial Fertilizers. 

 Before applying commercial fertilizers prepare 

 the soil thoroughly. Where 500 pounds of 

 fertilizer or less is used for cotton put it all out 

 in one application in the furrow about ten days 



