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The primary objects of interculture a.re"(l) to conserve 

 moisture^ (2) to keep down weeds, and (3) to permit the 



Fig. 17. — Interior view of a one-seed drop cotton 

 planter. 



air to freely enter the soil. If the seed-bed has been 

 properly prepared, deep tillage is not necessary in order 

 to secure these objects. On the other hand, it is usually 

 very injurious. 



