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than on the other parts. It was plowed as deep as two horses could 

 do it, for I believe in deep plowing on these sands. I think it was 

 plowed ten inches deep, but of course all the " dust" was not turned 

 under to that depth. 



Corn was sowed in rows not three feet apart, putting about ten or 

 thirteen grains to the foot. It came up nicely, but grew only moder- 

 ately for about three weeks. I almost distrusted the voice of science, 

 for it said that horns were the richest animal manure, and I felt 

 confident the manufacture was honest. 



But during the fourth week it grew more than all the previous 

 three weeks, and in the fifth week made as much progress as in all 

 of tlie previous four weeks. I never saw corn of such a dark color 

 before. 



I have, within the last eight years, raised nearly twenty acres of 

 corn-fodder for winter use and for soiling, but I never raised any 

 which grew so fast as this little plot. 



We commenced using it by August l,by cutting out about half the 

 stalks in each foot of row. The remaining stalks had ears on, many 

 being of a fair size, say nine inches long. These were used when in 

 the " dough " for fattening pigs. The average height of the fodder 

 was from five to ten feet. In the above there is nothing very accu- 

 rate as regards measures, but in using it on potatoes at the same 

 time, several manures were used, each at the same money value, 

 thirty-five dollars per aci'e. Horn dust proved cheapest. I have 

 not the figures at hand now. It not only proved cheapest, but it 

 proved to be a profitable application. It was composted with fresh 

 muck for three weeks. The compost was spread on the uncovered 

 seed, and the whole covered with plow, as marl and manure compost 

 is used in this section of Jersey. 



Fisn Culture. 



Mr. L. S. Seaman, West Liberty, Ohio. — I have a never-failing and 

 bounteous supply of spring water in what I consider a favorable loca- 

 lity for fish-breeding. I hope you will give me some valuable infor- 

 mation on the subject of pisiculture. Where can I obtain publica- 

 tions of interest containing facts and trustworthy statements relative 

 to the subject ? Any information will be gratefully received. 



Mr. J. B.Lyman. — In 1858 Dr. Garlick, of Cleveland, wrote an 

 excellent book on this subject which is now out of print. The most 

 available treatise that he can get hold of is the articie on pages 319 



