Jt has been demonstrated by practical ex peri merits that 1001b of sitid will absorb 2»lb of water; 1001b loam, 401b ; 1001b clay loam', iiO'.b - 1001b clay, 701b. This explains why some soils always appear drier than others, why &ome soils will stand a drought so much better than others, and why, after a shower, some milit become like a thick white others are only eoroparn.We)y damp.
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Hot Lakes Chronicle, Issue 116, 20 February 1895, Page 4
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67Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 Hot Lakes Chronicle, Issue 116, 20 February 1895, Page 4
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