English Agriculhiral Society. 



IX 



Lime is so various in its qualities, and its effects arc so contra- 

 dictory on different soils^ that its application as a manure is as 

 much undervalued by some as it is extolled by others. 



The object being to obtain the results of experience, under the 

 many variations of soil, climate", culture^ and other circumstances 

 which this country affords, the Committee hope that the number, 

 as well as the accuracy, of the answers will be such as may cor- 

 respond with the extent of the subject; and that active agricul- 

 turists may be disposed in this way to second the views of the So- 

 ciety, by assisting in the collection of authentic facts, on the due 

 examination of which alone^ agriculture, like other sciences, can 

 be firmly established. 



Queries. 



1. How many years have you used lime as a manure ? 



2. How many acres have you limed each year? 



3. What quantity have you put on per acre ? 



4. On what sort of soil ? 



5. At what time of year ? 



6. For what crop ? 



7. Whether with or without manure ? 



8. In what manner applied ? 



9. What effect on the crop ? 



10. What effect on the succeeding crop ? 



11 . What was the price of the lime.^ 



12. Do you continue to use it ? 



13. What is the chemical description of lime you use ? 



14. State generally any particulars with respect to lime. 



