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6. When fertilizers are used in small quantities, 
apply in the drill and mix well with the soil. 
When 500 to 1000 pounds are used, apply broad- 
cast or make two applications. 
7. Home-mixing of fertilizers is the wisest prac- 
tice to follow. 
8. Adjust the quantities of nitrogen, phosphorus 
and potassium as the soil calls for change due to 
better tillage or as increased quantities of humus 
and organic matter are added to the soil. 
9. Broadcast barnyard manure on winter-grow- 
ing crops or compost with cottonseed, acid phos- 
phate, and kainit. 
10. Experiment with your own soil and forget 
not its teachings. This will help you with every 
crop that follows. 
