Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-01-20
RESULTS OF APPLICATION
OF FERTILIZERS TO COTTON
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nure TO cotton in this section of the
south. This statement is based on the
result OF other tests which gave high
yields from this method OF application.
It is also worthy of note that the COM
plete fertilizer and the use of the nitrate
was beneficial
At this iuncture il Is desired to state.
however, that IL is not considered either
necessary or essential that nitrate be
used under the drill row in which the
nitrogen was derived from cotton seed
meal, blood. tankage, sulphate of am
monia or any other cheap and efficient
source from which this element might
be obtained. OF course. in some instances
top dressing with nitrate will prove
beneficial. In applying a complete fer
tilIzer TO cotton, however II will gen
orally be best TO use at least two-thirds
Of the nitrogen in an organic form, or
at least derived from other sources than
nitrate OF soda. the nitrate being chiefly
reserved for use as top dressing owing
to the fact that 1t becomes so readily
available in the land. and hence liable
10 be lost through teaching.
INCREASING THE YIELD OF COT
TON ON RED LAND.
G. w P, Jacob Fla. writes: 1 am
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on zen acres. and would like to know
how much fertilizer must use 20 in
crease the yield. This is red land with
stiff clay.
L It Is very difficult to give any sugges-
lions that will be Of service to you be-
cause OF your failure to describe your
soil conditions more thoroughly. The fact
that you are only securing about one
bale on five acres indicates that the land
Is deficient In available plant food. You
do not state whether you are raising a
sufficient amount Of weed or not If you
are not. the land win have to be Inn
proved through turning under green
crops or the use of yard manures, or
any other material that will add vegeta-
BILE matter to the soil IN considerable
quantities Divide your land into diff
ferent sections so you can rotate crops.
growing legumes on part of the soil
every year In your section you will find
the velvet bean a most excellent crop
to use for soil enrichment. as 1t gath
ers nitrogen from the afr freely and will
improve the texture and water-holding
capacity OF the soil very markedly. The
next thing is to supply the land with
phosphorus and potash. Nse, say 400
pounds OF high-grade acid phosphate
with 100 pounds OF muriate of potash
per acre You may add 50 to 100 pounds
OF igh-grade cOtton-seed meal to this
mixture. Top dress the crop with nitrate
OF soda at the rate of 50 to 100 pounds,
depending on the rate of growth it is
making and its general appearance. If 1t
is backward and yellow. use the nitrate:
If IL Is vigorous and green, do not use it.
A GOOD RECEIPT FOR CURING
MEAT.
L. A c.. Rome. Ca. writes: Some time
ago receipt appeared for taking care
OF meat after it is taken out of the brine
win you please publish 1t again? l also
have Berkshire pig about four months
old that has a rafting noise in his
throat He has been making this noise
Tor two months. He Is yer fat He has
a hoored shed to sleep on and we keep
L swept clean.
Among the presentations which can be
used advantageously in curing meat are
salt, saltpetre and sugar or molasses.
Other substances such as borax. boracic
acid. formalin and salicylic acid are
sometimes suggested, but they are not
considered healthful and should be avoid
ed on that account. Salt is an astrin-
gent, its first action being to draw the
juices out OF the meat. Saltpetre is more
Of an astringent even than salt. and
when used aids to retain the natural
course, are harmful TO the health. Forty
course, ar eharmful to the health. Forty
six ounces per 1O0 pounds OF meat is as
much as should be used. Sugar is used
to improve the flavor and soften the mus
cles- In warm weather little baking
soda should be added to the brine to pre-
vent IL from spelling.
Two methods Of curing meat may be
followed. namely: Dry cured and pick
ling II is much less trouble TO have
the meat in a barrel and pour on the
brine than to go over II several times
and rub in salt The brine method also
gives much better protection from in
sects and vermin, and is preferable on
that account where much u oubIe Is ex-
perienced with these pests. There is
some trouble. Of course. in using brine,
for II the water is not pure and skill
and care not exercised in making the
brine It may not keep well. Should the
brine. however, become ropy or like
syrup. IL should be boiled. or better .sr.ii,
a new brine made. Hams as6 bacon af-
ter being taken from tbs brine should be
smoked and then & desired to keep them
for some time, should ae rubbed with
red pepper. Cover with parchment pa
Per and wrap in canvas sacks and cover
with yellow wash made as follows:
For each 100 pounds of hams or bacon
take three pounds OF barytes. .06 Of a
pound OF glue. .oS Of a pound Of crome