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thick, and continue to repeat these layers in the above order, and 

 in proportion to the quantity of each used to the ton, until the 

 material is consumed. Cover the whole mass with stable manure, 

 or scrapings from the lot one or two inches thick. Allow the heap 

 to stand in this condition until a thorough fermentation takes 

 place, which will require from three to six weeks, according to 

 circumstances, dependent upon proper degree of moisture, and the 

 strength of the materials used. When the cotton seed are thor- 

 oughly killed, with a sharp hoe, or mattock, cut down vertically 

 through the layers ; pulverize and shovel into a heap, where the 

 fermentation will be renewed, and the compost be still further im- 

 proved. Let it lie two weeks after cutting down ; it will then be 

 ready for use. 



The following plan of mixing, gives equally satisfactory re- 

 sults : Mix the cotton seed and the stable manure in proper pro- 

 portion, moisten them with water, apply the proper proportion 

 of phosphate, and mix thoroughly, shoveling into a mass as pre- 

 pared. 



There is some advantage in this plan, from the fact that the in- 

 gredients are thoroughly commingled during fermentation. 



FOB COTTON. Apply in the opening furrow 200 pounds, and 

 with the planting seed 75 or 100 pounds, making in all 275 or 300- 

 pound per acre. If it is desired to apply a larger quantity, open 

 furrows the desired distance, and over them sow, broadcast, 400- 

 pounds per acre ; bed the land, and then apply 100 pounds per acre 

 with the seed. 



FOB COBN. Apply in the hill, by the side of the seed, one gill to- 

 the hill. An additional application around the stalk, before the 

 first plowing, will largely increase the yield of grain. 



If the compost is to be used on worn, or sandy pine lands, use 

 the following : 



FOBMULA NO. 2. 



Stable Manure 600 Ibs. 



Cotton Seed (green) 6CO Ibs* 



Superphosphate 700 Ibs. 



Kainit 100 Ibs. 



Making a ton of 2,000 Iba, 



Prepare as directed for No. 1, moistening the manure and cotton 

 seed with a solution of the kainit instead of water. Muriate of 

 potash is the cheapest form in which potash can be used, but 

 kainit supplies it in a better form and combination for many 

 plants. 



If lot manure, or that which has been so exposed as to lose some 

 of its fertilizing properties, is composted, use 



