700 pounds per acre. The results from the experiments £° od for 



of two years were emphatic in showing an increase in . 



yield and a considerable profit each year, and though 49 

 the profits were not in proportion to the amount of 



Ash. 



Without Dressing. 



With 300 lbs. Nitrate of Soda 

 to the Acre. 



Nitrogen applied, the largest net returns were obtained 

 from the heaviest applications; the average net return 

 per acre from 400 pounds was $24.40, and from 700 

 pounds, $47.55. The influence of the Nitrate _was 



