GROUP OF LOAMS AND FINE SANDY LOAMS. 
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SUPERIOR LOAM, ROLLING PHASE. 
Extent and distribution. —This is one of the most important 
and extensive types of soil in Outagamie County. It is confined 
chiefly to the eastern half of the county, and is the predominat¬ 
ing type in the towns of Seymour, Osborn, Freedom, and Center. 
Small tracts of this soil are found in every town of the county 
with the exception of Maine and Deer Creek. 
Description. —The surface soil to an average depth of about 
ten inches consists of a brown mellow loam. It contains only a 
moderate amount of organic matter. The subsoil which extends 
to an undetermined depth consists of the heavy compact red clay 
which is so common in this region. There are very few stones 
on this soil—in fact, it may be said to be stone-free, and it is very 
seldom that gravel is found either on the soil or in the soil 
section. In a few instances, small knolls are found upon the 
surface of which there is a small amount of gravel. 
Topography and drainage. —The surface of this soil ranges 
from undulating to gently rolling and the natural surface drain¬ 
age is, for the most part, good. Where the phase borders typical 
Superior soils and the slope is only moderate, the drainage is 
sometimes slightly deficient. This is also true of some depres¬ 
sions and some of the land along streams. In such places, a 
line of tile could frequently be installed to good advantage. 
Present agricultural development* —This is one of the most 
important and highly improved soils of Outagamie County, and 
many of the finest farms in the region are located upon it. Al¬ 
most every acre is tillable. All of the farm crops common to 
the region are successfully grown, and the yields are somewhat 
higher than on the clay loam soils. This is partly due to the 
fact that the soil can be worked under a somewhat wider range 
of moisture conditions, and can be placed in better tilth at a 
somewhat earlier date in the season. General farming or dairy¬ 
ing are the chief types of farming found. 
The rotation most commonly practiced consists of small grain, 
followed by clover, or clover and timothy, followed by corn. The 
only fertilizer used on this soil to any extent is stable manure. 
In addition to this, the plowing under of a green manuring 
crop is now receiving some attention. Commercial fertilizers 
♦For chemical composition and improvement of this soil, see page 36. 
