-Iht RURAL NEW-YORKER 
February 6, 1921 
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TOP- DRESSING TALK No. 6 
Orchard Rejuvenation 
1 hert is little dificrence in results, so far as fruit production is con¬ 
cerned, whether the fertilizer be applied in circles beneath the outer 
ixtremities of the tranches of trees or over the entire tree-squares of ground. 
The advantage of the tree-square or ‘'“all over” plan of applying the 
fertilizer in grass-mulch orchards is that, in addition to increasing fruit 
production, the vegetation of the orchard ground is likewise increased, 
affording a greater quantity of mulch material.” (Ohio Bulletin No. 339 
• "Orchard Rejuvenation in Southeastern Ohio.) 
ARCADIAN SULPHATE OF AMMONIA 
Arcadian is fine and dry. The application may be made by hand, but if 
orchard conditions permit, the more economical way is by means of the grain 
drill set to feed at the desired rate. 
The nitrogenous fertilizer for the orchard should be applied three weeks before 
blossom time, and should be in a quickly available form. The ideal nitrogenous 
fertilizer therefore is Arcadian Sulphate of Ammonia. It is very quickly available 
and because of its non-leaching property can be applied early without danger of 
ts being washed away. 
Apply from 100 to 300 pounds per acre, depending on size of trees and their 
fteed for increased vigor 
Write Desk No. 10 for Bulletin No. 85, “Fertilizing the Apple Orchard ” 
and for list of dealers who sell Arcadian Sulphate of Ammonia. 
New York 
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For information as to application, write Desk No. 10 
The 
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Question About the Soil 
1. It seems to be considered a fact in 
some localities that land where a crop of 
tomatoes has been raised is rendered 
especially favorable for the ensuing crop, 
particularly corn. Has general experience 
proven this to be true, and, if so, why? 
The why is'equally as important to me as 
the fact. 2. Will the application of lime 
to soil loosen it or make it more easily 
handled when it has tendency to become 
compact after .being plowed, and, if so, is 
there any other method or application in 
addition to lime that will give the desired 
result? 3. What has the experience of 
others taught as to the practicability, 
comparative cost and convenience, if any, 
of so-called “ready-cut” lumber for both 
houses and barns, as compared with the 
usual method of building? C. w. P. 
Brooklyn, N. Y. 
1. We have noticed on our own farm 
and also on others that crops following 
tomatoes are usually superior. The same 
is usually true of onions, and we think 
the reasons are the same in both cases. 
Tomatoes being a money crop and requir¬ 
ing large investment are usually planted 
on the best available soil. They are heav¬ 
ily fertilized, and in order to keep them 
clean up to picking they must be thor¬ 
oughly cultivated and hoed. That gives 
the three essentials for any good crop— 
naturally good soil, heavy feeding and 
thorough tillage. Of course the crop fol¬ 
lowing the tomatoes has a good chance 
and does well. We do not believe there 
is any other reason for it. 
2. The chemical effect of lime upon 
compact, heavy soil is well known. On a 
light soil the lime acts to hold the soil 
particles together, thus making a more 
compact and retentive soil. On a heavy 
clay the soil particles are smaller and the 
lime acts to group them into large com¬ 
binations, thus making the soil more por¬ 
ous and open, riowing under manure or 
growing crops has something of the same 
effect. 
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