20 FERTILIZERS IN THE WEST 



These figures ought to convince every western farmer, 

 that it is not only necessary, but highly profitable to use com- 

 mercial fertilizers with a high percentage of potash in the 

 districts of low rainfall. A trial by yourself will convince you 

 better. Start it now. 



Summary of Advantages to Be Derived From the Use 



of Potash Fertilizers Under Dry Farming 



Conditions. 



1. With the use of potash it is possible to produce a 

 larger quantity of grain which is thicker and heavier than 

 when no potash is used; hence larger yields per acre and 

 better quality. 



2. Potash produces drouth resistance and decreases the 

 quantity of the water necessary for raising the crop. Owing 

 to this fact the culture of grain can be extended to dryer 

 districts than it were possible otherwise. 



3. Potash produces resistance against the attacks of 

 diseases and insects. 



4. Potash produces early maturity of grain crops. 



