CONTENTS 



PAGES 



Definitions 24 



The kind to apply 26 



The fineness of limestone 27 



Hydrated lime 27 



Stone-lime 28 



Ashes 30 



Marl . 31 



Magnesian lime 31 



Amount per acre 32 



Time of application 34 



CHAPTER IV 



ORGANIC MATTER 36-45 



Office of organic matter 36 



The legumes 38 



Storing nitrogen 39 



The right bacteria 41 



Soil inoculation 42 



Method of inoculation 43 



CHAPTER V 



THE CLOVERS 46-58 



Red clover 46 



Clover and acid soils 47 



Methods of seeding 48 



Fertility value 49 



Taking the crops off the land 51 



Physical benefit of the roots 52 



Used as a green manure 52 



When to turn down 53 



Mammoth clover 54 



Alsike clover 55 



Crimson clover 56 



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