The Elements of Agriculture: A Book for Young Farmers, with Questions Prepared for the Use of SchoolsD. Appleton, 1854 - 288 Seiten |
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... sulphate of lime ( a compound of sulphuric acid and lime ) produces an opposite effect , and prevents their escape . The substances coming under the signification of neutrals , are less affected by the laws of combination , still they ...
... sulphate of lime ( a compound of sulphuric acid and lime ) produces an opposite effect , and prevents their escape . The substances coming under the signification of neutrals , are less affected by the laws of combination , still they ...
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... sulphate of soda or Glau- ber's salts . In combination with carbonic acid , as carbonate of soda , it forms the common washing soda of the shops . It is often necessary to render soils ... chloride or sulphate of lime it is a 32 THE PLANT .
... sulphate of soda or Glau- ber's salts . In combination with carbonic acid , as carbonate of soda , it forms the common washing soda of the shops . It is often necessary to render soils ... chloride or sulphate of lime it is a 32 THE PLANT .
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... sulphate of lime it is a good absorbent of fertilizing gases . In nature it usually exists in the form of car- bonate of lime : that is , as marble , limestone , and chalk - these all being of the same composition . In manufacturing ...
... sulphate of lime it is a good absorbent of fertilizing gases . In nature it usually exists in the form of car- bonate of lime : that is , as marble , limestone , and chalk - these all being of the same composition . In manufacturing ...
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... lime it forms sulphate of lime , which is gypsum or ' plaster . ' In this form it is often found in nature , and is generally used in agriculture . Other important methods for supplying sulphuric acid will be described hereafter . It ...
... lime it forms sulphate of lime , which is gypsum or ' plaster . ' In this form it is often found in nature , and is generally used in agriculture . Other important methods for supplying sulphuric acid will be described hereafter . It ...
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... lime , and magnesia , are soluble in their pure forms . Magnesia is injurious when present in too large quantities . Sulphuric acid is often necessary as a manure , and is usually most available in the form of sulphate of lime or ...
... lime , and magnesia , are soluble in their pure forms . Magnesia is injurious when present in too large quantities . Sulphuric acid is often necessary as a manure , and is usually most available in the form of sulphate of lime or ...
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absorbent agricultural alkali ammonia amount analysis animal manures applied ashes become bones burning bushels carbonic acid causes CHAPTER character charcoal chemical chloride of lime chlorine clay compost compound condition consists constituents cultivation decay decomposed decomposition deficient deposited depth drains dung earth effect escape evaporation excrements farmer farming fertilizing gases fertilizing matter grain growth guano heap heat hydrogen important improved inches ingredients inorganic kinds land large quantities leaching lime and salt liquid manure magnesia Mapes mechanical mechanical character mineral manures mineral matter moisture mulching necessary night soil nitric acid nitrogen nure obtain organic manures organic matter oxygen particles phosphate of lime phosphoric acid plaster potash prepared muck prevent produce pulverized rains removed render roots of plants salt mixture sand silica slaked slaked lime soda soils contain soluble straw sub-soil plow substances sufficient sulphuric acid super-phosphate of lime supply surface soil tain tion under-draining valuable weeds
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Seite 148 - It is not necessary that*-4his and the foregoing table should be learned by the scholar, but they will be found valuable for reference by the farmer. MANURES. Example 1. — Required, the number of loads necessary to manure an acre of ground, dividing each load into six heaps, and placing them at a distance of 44 yards from each other ? The answer by the table is 39f . Example 2.
Seite 235 - ... the sub-soil plow, by passing through it, opens a passage for water, and often affords a sufficient drainage. If plants will grow better on a soil six inches deep than on one of three inches, there is no reason why they should not be benefited in proportion, by disturbing the soil to the whole depth to which roots will travel—even to a depth of two feet.