Mvcx Soins 1x New Yorr 1245 
6. A wide variety of crops may be grown on such soil. Its nat- 
ural capacity is indicated by the native vegetation. The more 
peaty deposits will change into muck after cropping and tillage. 
The high percentage of nitrogen available in well managed muck 
soil makes it especially suited to crops that are used for their vege 
tative growth. In addition to vegetables this includes hay, espe- 
cially timothy, roots and potatoes. With proper fertilization fair 
yields of corn may be secured. Even bluegrass has been observed 
to make a good growth on muck soil, presumably areas rich in lime. 
In the early stages of the development of muck land it is advisable 
to plant only the stronger feeding field crops such as hay, corn and 
potatoes. The tillage of the latter aids in breaking up the soil 
in preparation for the more delicate feeding roots of the vegetable 
crops. The more sensitive crops should be planted only on the 
best quality of muck land. 
