THE YOUNG FARMER 



The following outline shows a five-course 

 rotation with the method of fertilization 

 which the results of the Pennsylvania Sta- 

 tion indicated would be advisable, at least 

 on limestone soils in eastern United States. 



1. Maize yard manure, 8 tons per acre. 



2. Oats nothing. 



3. Wheat acid phosphate, 350 Ibs. 



muriate of potash, 100 Ibs. 



4.. Clover and timothy nothing. 



5. Timothy nitrate of soda, 150 Ibs. 



acid phosphate, 150 Ibs. 



muriate of potash, 50 Ibs. 



This rotation is suggested for the purpose 

 of maintaining a farm that is already in a 

 fairly fertile condition and one on which 

 there is no considerable amount of pur- 

 chased feed. Where concentrates are pur- 

 chased liberally, yard manure should be 

 available to use on the timothy and meadow 

 in place of the commercial fertilizers. 



Where there is plenty of manure and it is 

 desired to increase the amount of maize and 

 hay and reduce the amount of oats and 

 wheat, the following rotation and method of 

 fertilization would be indicated: 



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