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cept for pasture. Much of it is in timber. Favor- 

 ably situated areas are under cultivation. The black 

 swamp soil, Clyde, and tlie muck are excellent for the 

 growth of vegetables, as celery, lettuce, onions, spinach 

 and cabbage, for forage crops, corn, and for hay, 

 timothy. Large yields are derived. These lands 

 constitute one of the important potential resources 

 of the State, but since they are special and not gen- 

 eral crop soils, and their development is an expensive 

 process, it should be undertaken with caution. 

 Special fertilization is necessary, particularly on the 

 muck, and special knowledge and training go with 

 success on such soil. 



