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, ... naypl . I. til ...... . fel$ -r-rr-- '--vrVv '-NYf wJl&Ji Agriculture is the great art 1 which even GovtrnmrnVqught to protect, ev erg proprietor of lands to practice, nd - every inquirer inft nature to improve. Jonxsos. VOL. .II. ItALEIGH, trOVEMBEB, 1850. no. vni. , NOIl'i'II-C AllOLIN A All ATOll. Br TnOS; J. LtfMAY, Editor & Proprietor. JCT Terms. Published on the first ore-very month at ou dollar A year, invariably in advance. r'jjT Advertisement not exceeding twelve lines Jyr each mid every insertion, one dollar containing were at tho same rates. , Tor the Auator.. SAND FOR STIFF CLAY LANDS. Mr Dku Sir : I have "been loh en deavoring to improve land, and have learned -(something from 5 experience, which I rcja willing to communicate to heginners. I have found that light sandy soiL taken from the woods and spread ui hi stiff clay land and plowed in, in theall, then cr633-ploycd-ihthe Sprinof hefore planting, makes it more productive! and easier to work, for a longeijperidd of years, than the applica tion of any other Bubstancc proving that it the sandy, soil should enter largely into the ingredients which we put, upon ou$ clay lands, when looking to permament improvement. It changes the nature of tho soil, and makes it not only easier to plow, hut more reliable lor "all sorts of seasons. Farmers of Or nnffo. AJamanco, Chatham, - aiYd other counties, where red, stiff lands are abun dant, might profit by making liberal tri als according to these suggestions. I should be glad to hear from others who have made experiments ; and also, as to the effects of turning under green crops. I desire to know what kinds of green crops aro best to turn un der lor the improvement of our red lands; and also the time and manner of doing it. Will not some of your readers give us information on this sub ject? I am, one of your constant readers. P. F. Oct. 3, 1856. ; ; For tho Arator; CLAY FOR S ANTDY LAND. Mr. Editor: I have often heard tho question asked, What is tho best'ma nure for coarse sandy land ? I can an swer, from experience,- Clay. When putrescent manures are given to such land, they should always be composted, first, witn at least five times as much pure clay. For a permanent improver, it is better by itself, 'than any vegetalUo or animal manure alone. There is much sandy soil in this county and' State ' that might be mailo veiy vlnluablo by a A f Hi w PWti,1! - i .- . -. - i j.' v, 4
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