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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4384, 1 March 1922, Page 2

Common* salt! (-sodium chloride), when applied to the soil, has some effect on the texture, and probably increases the capacity of the soil to retain moisture. The chemical action of salt on the soil, however; isj of greater importance. It makes potash, which is held in the soil in certain insoluble compounds, available by'itsaction upon these compounds. ‘Where phosphates are applied to the soil the> presence of salt in, the soil solution: increases its solvent action, thereby making phosphates more readily available. Salt must not be used in large quantities, because if directly applied to crops it will kill them. It is recommended for mangolds, and fs sometimes used as a top-dressing for pasture, and occasionally with cereals particularly on light soils. Fori mangold® use 2 to 5 cwt. per acre, and apply a few days before sowing the seed and amnure. On pasture land about 3cwt of salt is the usual dressing, but kainit, which contains common salt, as well as potash, is considered a better dressing.—Agricultural Instruction Branch. "Live wisely and well.”—Britton. Never tolerate and bronchial affec- - tipns, coughs, or colds. Nip them in the bud with. Baxter’s Lung Preserves. The remarkable medicinal properties compounded in this splendid specific promptly drive away stubborn coughs and colds, and also give gratifying relief to the threat and bronchial passages. “Baxter’s” is rich and warming—a firm favourite with young and old alike. It is also a dependable tonic, revitalising the blood and nerve 'cells. Always keep Baxter’s Bung Preserver handy. Obtainable at* all chemlstg and stores. 2s fid a large bottle,