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15. Value and uses of Indian Corn — for dairy animals. 



for fattening stock, 

 for swine, 

 for horses, 

 for distillation, 

 for extraction of oil. 



Having thus given a sketch of the manner in which it is proposed 

 to conduct the inquiries on particular subjects, in respect to which it 

 would confer an obligation on me to have your suggestions, or those of 

 any experienced farmer, I proceed to other great topics, to be em- 

 braced by the survey. 



XII. 3Ianures. 



1. Animal manures. 



Animal excrements ; varieties ; comparative value ; preparations ; 

 uses. 



Decayed bodies. Refuse of slaughter houses. 



Bone ; horn ; hair ; feathers ; wool. 



Fish. Fish oil. Gurry and blubber. Soap-suds. 



2. Mineral manures. 



Lime in various forms and compounds 



Salt. Marine Shells. Gypsum. Clay. Sand. Marl, 



Dock-mud. Ashes of mineral coal. Burnt clay. 



3. Vegetable Manures. 



Ashes of wood and peat. Soot. Tanner's waste. Straw. 

 Leaves. Sea weeds. Rape dust. Street manure. 

 Green dressings ploughed in. Buck-wheat. Clover. 



4. Artificial manures. Composts. 



5. Modes of applying manure. 



Mixed or clear ; solid or liquid ; in drill or broadcast ; in fresh or 

 fermented and decayed state ; — at what season of the year or crop ; — 

 annually, or how often ; in what quantity. 



Use and application to permanent pastures and mowing lands. 



6. Manure houses or cellars ; Vaults for the preservation of urine; 

 and provisions for forming compost manures. 



Machines for the application of liquid manures. 



XIII. Live Stock. 



1. Black Cattle. Horses. Sheep Swine. Poultry. 



