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The sandstone ; much of which composes poor soil, 

 although many sandstone soils are very good. 



The limestone, as a general rule, very good. 



Clay. — This soil is impervious to moisture, but usually 

 of good quality ; and, by proper skill, may be made most 

 valuable for agricultural purposes. 



The soil must be prepared when laboring under diffi- 

 culties of a local nature. 



There are three kinds of manure, viz : the vegetable, 

 the animal, the mineral. 



The Vegetable. — There are many of this kind, some 

 few of which are subjoined. These manures are very 

 important, since, although they are not as energetic, they 

 are certainly cheaper than others. 



Clover, buckwheat, etc., etc., turned upside down, 

 make a cheap and effective manure. 



Seaweed is also very serviceable, when easily got. 



In England, rape dust is used as a manure. This is a 

 powerful manure, and one easily portable, that should 

 claim attention. 



The Animal. — This comprises the blood, flesh, bones, 

 hair, horns and excrement of animals. It is more power- 

 ful than vegetable manure, containing more nitrogen. 



Animals that have died from disease, made into a com- 

 post, form a manure equal to guano. They are decid- 

 edly the best manure, when attainable. 



