IDEAL FERTILIZERS 3 



the ground is saturated, thus preventing the growth of 

 any shrubs or trees. Heavy pine is good for both groves 

 and gardens. When these savannas are of large expanse 

 they are called "prairies." Between the prairies and the 

 pine land there is a state which induces the growth of 

 hard wood and jungle-like vegetation. These tracts upon 

 which are some of the finest citrus groves are called 

 "hammocks." Hammock and prairie lands are exceed- 

 ingly rich and produce the choicest of fruit and vege- 

 tables. 



My readers must not think this is a standard classi- 

 fication. Every locality makes different distinctions, but 

 I trust I have made it clear that the lands run from high, 

 dry sand to low, wet soils rich in humus, and that the 

 subsoil may be open or compact. Whichever land the 

 prospective grower chooses he will find his choice brings 

 with it both advantages and disadvantages. 



