ditches which cross it, it is likely to be overflown in 
the spring. 
Lt is very fertile and strong soil. On account ofr 
its distance from the barne it has never to the knowledge 
of the writer received stable manure. It is rich in humus, 
and usually produees good croys without the addition of 
fertilizers. Light applications of commercial rertilizers 
are occasionly given when it is seeded to wheat. wheat, 
oats and grass do well on this type, and it also affords 
excellent pasturage. Twenty bushels of wheat, thirty five 
of oats, and two and one half tons of hay are the usual yields. 
Beans may also do well but their culture on this soil is 
risky as it is likely to be too @et. The yields civen 
above are obtainable when too much moisture is not present, 
and they are frequently exceeded in favorable seasons. 
In seasons particularly suited to vegetative growth, wheat 
and oats oecome very tall and are very likely to lodge. 
This soil is easy to work and Guiekly responds to 
efforts expended upon it. While as great care in handling 
it is not reyuired as is necessary in some cases, it will 
bake if worked when too wet. This is due in p,art to its 
silty nature and in part to the clayey material which it 
has received as wash from the surrounding clay nills. 
