Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-08

are needed on a field or farm is By means
of plat experiments, as heretofore describ-
ed.
In relation to tho application OF super
phosphates, for instance the more soluble
phosphoric acid, the greater the immedi-
ate benefit, but if less soluble the fertilizer
will be more durable but not so quick OF
action.
The potash compounds are readily SOL
uble.
Fertilizing material will remain in the
soil until appropriated by the plants. IL
must be soluble for this purpose, but VIII
not be easily washed or leached away by
rains. As the plant has greater affinity
for fertilizers than the soil, it will be seen
why they are so available.
The professor spoke OF the various
sources of supply of material for the
manufacture of fertilizers, as bone. phos.
phate rock. fish refuse, abbatoirs, ETC., and
the amount as enormous.
But very small per cent of stable ma
nure is of commercial value-from thir-
teen 10 fifteen pounds TO the ton. The
balance of the material may possess some
value In a mechanical form in the soil.
Stable manure will vary considerably in
value, according to the nature of the food
consumed or the kind of stock fed.
There is large proportion of nitrogen
in stable manure, and if bushel of ashes
of their value in potash is added to a ton,
an increased benefit will be received. But
the mixture must be prevented from loss
of ammonia by covering it with some
substance. He advocated the idea that
manures lose by teaching and evaporation.
and that the odor escaping, and supposed
to be harmless. is quite otherwise. This
waste that may be Known by the heating
of the manure may be stopped by drench-
ing with water or compression. He is
satisfied that when dark colored stream
of water is seen running away from a
manure heap that there is loss of humate
of ammonia. Manures should be protect
ed so rs TO prevent all waste before using.
He spoke of the manufacture OF super
phosphate on the farm, but this has been
previously described.
Bone meal is sold at extravagantly high
prices. and farmers had better pulverize
the bones by some of the methods spoken
of before. One hundred and fifty pounds
of this homemade superphosphate will be
sufficient for an acre. He thinks the
most economical source of nitrogen is in
stable manure, otherwise in the form OF
sulphato of ammonia. Does not think
that the fertility of farm can be main.
tanned from the manure made thereon,
unless feed is used in addition to that rails
ed at home. Much advantage may be
gained from thorough pulverization and
good management. Does not think that
salt is of much use on land, as it is not
found in the analyses of plants. On some
soils lime may act well, where it is known
to be deficient. He docs not think that
plaster will produce detcriorating effect
on land
After Prof. Sabin had occupied n consid-
cradle time to the great appreciation Of
the audience, Hon. +. r. Pember Of Wells
followed with profitable lecture on the
subject of Twill it pay?"
This was valuable paper, and needs
to be read entire to be properly appre
ciated. In this form it will be given in
due time.
Mr.. Hubbard followed in some remarks
endorsing tho sentiments brought out by
Mr.. Pember in his lecture, and sought tc
encourage love and esteem for our own
state.
The attendance was good during the
day, but owing to the heavy rain storm il
was decided not best to hold an evening
session, and the meeting was closed with
the exercises of the afternoon.
DR.. H.H. Parney moved that the thank!
of the audience be extended to the gentle
men of the board and to Prof. Sabin O
the University of Vermont for their ex
cellent practical addresses at this meeting
which was unanimously carried.
The board would in return express
their qualification for the kind reception
and generous hospitality of the citizens o
Charlotte during their stay in this place