108 FOOD FOR PLANTS 



of midsummer, and a constant supply of available 

 Nitrate is being furnished at a time when the crop 

 should commence to mature. The crop needs Nitrate, 

 but it should be supplied during the earlier stages 

 of growth. Use at first a general fertilizer, 500 



Rye — 18 Bushels. Rye — 36 Bushels. 



Average product per acre The product of an acre of 



for the U. S. of rye with rye fertilized with Nitrate of 



average farm fertilization. Soda, phosphates and potash. 



pounds per acre. As soon as the crop shows growth, 

 in the spring apply 100 pounds of Nitrate of Soda to 

 the acre, broadcast. 



Instructions for Using Nitrate of Soda on Rye. 



Just as soon as growth starts in the spring, or a 

 little earlier if possible, apply the Nitrate of Soda by 



