The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-03-04

Among the new varieties introduced
into this test. Cookies Prolific is very
notwithstanding the greatest yield of
all.
WHERE TO GET SEED.
The station cannot undertake to sup,
| ply seeds OF any of the varieties of
rorn, the tests of which are above tab
1lated. Only four rows were planted
Of each variety and the result must
have been a pretty thorough mixing
ana crossbreeding. so that none OF the
seed could be guaranteed pure. Per-
ions wishing seed are referred to the
lollowlng sources from which the sta
ZION procured its supply:
Cookies Prolific,
Deep Grain White, Atlanta, Ga.
Moore's Yellow, A. L. Moore, Hamilton, Ga.
pig tennessee, |. n. Shannon,
Shannon White, Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Hickory King, r. T. Waller, Crksville, Ga.
Delks, n. F. Delk, Senoia, Ga.
Ponaldson,s White, H. j. Mccormick,
Sackson,s White, Stilesboro. Ga.
ohaw's Improved, H. H. Arlington, Sum
Jones' Jones' P Bsssd and Stock H IL ZONES
Ledbetter's White, o. P. Ledbetter, La
vonia Ga.
Henry Grady, A. H. Irvine, Austell, Ga.
Stegalls. J. T. Stegall. Emerson, Ga.
SewellsWhite, ]. w. Sewell, Lavonia, Ga.
FERTILIZER FORMULA.
The following is recommended with
much confidence, after careful tests for
seven years past. They are subject to
modification according to locality and
the character and condition of the soil
FORMULA NO. For Corn, Sugdrcune,
Wheat, Oats, Sorghum, Grasses. Etc.
Acid phosphate. 800. 1000 lbs. Cost S. 90
Muriate potash. ...... 80 . l Is
2O55 SIG IS
A ton Of this would cost about rs
cents per cwt.. or $156U per ton. It
would analyze a5out@as follows:
Available phosphoric acid, cooper cent.
Potash (k2O)........ .-...... l.30
Nitrogen. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 40
Equivalent to ammonia 4.0sl
Of the above formula 200 to 800
| pounds per acre would be as much as
should be risKed OH corn planted i'll the
ordinary worn lands of Georgia, that
have not been brought to the deep.
loamy condition previously described as
extremely desirable.
Stable manure, cow manure, and
other more or less crude materials of like
character, may enter into and form part
of the formula; but it will not be neces-
sary to displace any one of the other in
gradients, unless these crude materials
are available in large quantity. Light
applications of one ton, or less, per acre,
may be used either by mixing the same
in the desired proportions with the
formula above, given, or it may be ap.
piled separately. AS the quantity of
coarse manure increases, the amount Of
the concentrated formula product may
be lessened. A safe rule would be to
apply such an amount of the formula,
J or mixture of the formula with stable
manure, ETC., as would give from 100 to
2O0 pounds of acid phosphate per acre.
The proportion of the formula should
be modified according to circumstances.
On piney- woods, sandy soil, the potash
may be increased. On rich bottom, or
virgin soil, the cotton meal and potash
may both be decreased. Actual expert
ment alone ON particular soil can de-
termine how much Of each ingredient
will give the best economic results.
In conclusion, it should be remem.
bered that the average results from the
use of fertilizers on the soils of the Sta
ton Farm do not Justify the application
of large amounts to corn. 1t is too un-
certain a crop. too dependent on an am
pie supply of moisture at the critical
period of caring. ALI indications point
to the conclusion that corn should rather
follow literally fertilized crop of oats
and peas. or follow literally fortified
crop of cotton. rather than receive a
heavy. direct application of fertilizers.