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remains in your soils. I met with a farmer in the north of England, 

 who informed me that he had absolutely destroyed an extensive farm 

 by using lime in excessive quantities; his first application being 

 large, produced wonderful results, with which he was so much pleas- 

 ed that he made another still larger, which to his surprise lessened 

 materially the crop. Not attributing the decrease to the lime, but 

 to the season; he made a third, and entirely destroyed the fertility 

 of his farm. He considered lime a manure alone, whereas it should 

 be known mainly as a stimulant, and must be used to promote the 

 fertility of a soil permanently. When once applied, it remains in 

 the land until removed by the crops; therefore, when found necessa- 

 ry, make a liberal contribution to the soil, and be satisfied with the 

 results. 



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