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... manure . Farmers ' clubs are in a prosperous condition , and we regard the " hard times " a blessing in disguise to cultivators of the soil . No report was presented on the crops of Aroostook county , but from the observation of members ...
... manure . Farmers ' clubs are in a prosperous condition , and we regard the " hard times " a blessing in disguise to cultivators of the soil . No report was presented on the crops of Aroostook county , but from the observation of members ...
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... manures obtained from the consumption of a ton of each of the different kinds of food : 100 lbs . of good hay are ... manure from 1 ton of good hay , is worth $ 5.85 ; from 1 ton of clover , $ 8.75 ; from 1 ton of oat straw , $ 2.62 ...
... manures obtained from the consumption of a ton of each of the different kinds of food : 100 lbs . of good hay are ... manure from 1 ton of good hay , is worth $ 5.85 ; from 1 ton of clover , $ 8.75 ; from 1 ton of oat straw , $ 2.62 ...
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... manure , the finer and more valuable grasses become scarce , being over - grown by inferior ones ; while in time even these deteriorate , and moss and weeds predominate . On the other hand the foulest pasture 20 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE .
... manure , the finer and more valuable grasses become scarce , being over - grown by inferior ones ; while in time even these deteriorate , and moss and weeds predominate . On the other hand the foulest pasture 20 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE .
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... manure in the fall . I take a harrow and run it lengthwise twice and then spread the manure lengthwise in the row and mix the soil with it pretty thoroughly . After soaking the corn twenty - four hours , I sow it in rows , not so thick ...
... manure in the fall . I take a harrow and run it lengthwise twice and then spread the manure lengthwise in the row and mix the soil with it pretty thoroughly . After soaking the corn twenty - four hours , I sow it in rows , not so thick ...
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... manure it broadcast , and harrow it well . Our corn is sowed in drills , somewhat as you would sow turnips . It is easier than to sow by hand broadcast . I generally keep about half or two - thirds of it dry . I think we get as much as ...
... manure it broadcast , and harrow it well . Our corn is sowed in drills , somewhat as you would sow turnips . It is easier than to sow by hand broadcast . I generally keep about half or two - thirds of it dry . I think we get as much as ...
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