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Q. Which of the chemical manures is now most 

 appreciated ? 



A. The most highly appreciated of all, is the super- 

 phosphate of lime, which is prepared from ground 

 hones and oil of vitriol. 



Q. Are these manures of great value to-day ? 



A. These manures have now a great value, and 

 are becoming more and more valuable. 



Adaptation of seeds to soils. 



Q. Do all sorts of soils agree equally well with all 

 kinds of seed ? 



A. No ; each variety of soil suits one or another 

 kind of seed, and agrees little or not at all, with 

 others. 



Q. What kind of seeds are better sown in strong 

 or mouldy soils ? 



A. The seeds better sown in strong or mouldy soils, 

 are chiefly, wheat, peas, Indian corn, oats, barley, 

 and certain vegetables, such as beets, turnips, 

 carrots, Swedish turnips, cabbages, &c. These soils 

 are best suited for clover and millet, and should 

 be converted into meadow land as soon as pos- 

 sible. 



Q. Is the preparation of the land the same for all 

 these seeds ? 

 The preparation of the land is not, in anyway, the 



