1248 Tuer VeceTaBLte Inpustry In New York Strate 
be exercised in selecting a plow for these lands, some modeis be- 
ing much more satisfactory than others, although there is quite 
a little difference of opinion as to the adaptability of different 
makes and shapes. Some are using disc plows with a high degree 
of satisfaction. 
FALL PLOWING AND CULTIVATION 
Fall plowing is favored by some gardeners, advantages sug- 
gested being that the work is done and off the calendar before 
the rush of the spring months; that the land plows a bit more 
easily ; that freezing in the furrow is useful, and that there is less 
trouble from weeds. On the other hand, some claim that spring 
plowing aids in drying out the soil more speedily. 
Great emphasis is placed upon the advantage of careful 
preparation of the soil. A level surface is especially important 
on account of the delicate seeds and plants. On one of the ex- 
perimental plots of the College of Agriculture, a small area was 
found to be deficient in yield. The situation was studied a bit, 
and it was discovered that a very slight depression existed at this 
Fig. 353. PLank Drage 
point. After this was filled, it was found that the difficulty had 
been overcome. The plank drag or float is widely used, and some 
employ a scraper consisting of a plank so attached to a frame that 
the edge acts as a blade reducing mounds and filling depressions. 
The roller is regarded as very valuable for compacting loose muck 
soils. The Acme harrow is one of the favorites for finishing. 
This bulletin includes articles on the leading muck land crops, 
and each deal with their special fertilizer requirements. 
The peculiar moisture relations prevailing in muck soils render 
careful cultivation no less necessary than on other soils, even 
though the water-holding capacity is exceptionally great. The 
