AMOUNT OF LIME PER ACRE 



suits, and physical condition also is im- 

 proved by the larger quantity. A corre- 

 spondingly heavy coat of stone will give 

 quite satisfactory results, but effect upon the 

 texture of the soil is less marked. 



Sandy Soils. It is inadvisable to apply 

 any large quantity of caustic lime to a light 

 soil. Such a soil does not need as high a 

 percentage in it as a heavy soil requires for 

 good results, and caustic lime can easily 

 injure physical condition. Limestone is 

 safe for use, and is to be advised for all 

 quite sandy land. Acidity rarely runs high 

 in a light soil, and the opinion is hazarded 

 here that one ton of stone per acre meets 

 the needs of a light soil about as surely as 

 two tons supply a heavy soil. In case of 

 each type of soil there are wide exceptions, 

 and yet these estimates form a basis for the 

 judgment of the individual farmer. 



