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TABLE OF SOILS. 



THE following compound of soils are adapted to the nature of the Plants contained 

 in this Work. 



The figures attached to the first species of each Genus refer to the Table of Soils, 

 where the compost is in parts ; and where any figures occur in the same Genus, the 

 species following are of the same nature. 



REMARKS ON THE NATURE OF SOILS USED IN THE ABOVE TABLE. 



Savanna soil is of a dark colour, with a large portion of white sand incorpo- 

 rated with it, and is found frequently in New Jersey. A mixture of two-thirds 

 black earth from the woods, and one-third of pure white sand, will be similar to 

 it, and may be used as a substitute, but is not exactly of the same nature. 



Loam is of a light brown colour, and is that from old pastures or commons, which 

 should lie one year, and be frequently turned before using. It ought not to be 

 from a clay bottom. 



Leaf mould is that which is to be found on the surface of the ground in woods, 

 and is the decomposed leaves. It may be termed nearly of first rate importance 

 in vegetation. 



Sand is a substance that is generally known, and that which is found on the sur- 

 face is decidedly the best. If it is from a pit, it must be spread out, and frequently 

 turned, that it may assimilate with the atmosphere before using ; four months 

 will be sufficient. 



Manure before using, must be decomposed to very fine particles. It will require 

 two years, during which time it must be often turned, and the longer it lays it 

 will be the finer and more congenial. 



