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A stone containing the element calcium which will unite with oxy-gen and carbon dioxide to form calcium carbonate or "lime," as usedon the land. As applied to planting work usually means the operation of plantingsmall nursery stock in definite rows where such stock can make a The soiled straw or leaves which have been used for bedding in stables,but which does not contain any considerable quantity of manure exceptthat which it has absorbed in the form of fluids. Frequently used formulching purposes. Earthy matter containing clay, silt, sand, and organic matter in suchproportions as to make a soil adapted to supporting vegetable growth.Loam varies from a very sandy loam to a very clayey loam. Usuallycalled topsoil. (See topsoil 6.) |
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