Rural chemistry: an elementary introduction to the study of the science in its relation to agriculture / By Edward Solly.

  • Solly, Edward, 1819-1886.
Date:
1843
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Credit: Rural chemistry: an elementary introduction to the study of the science in its relation to agriculture / By Edward Solly. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ciples which govern the growtli of plants, and, conse¬ quently, guide him in the application of artificial means to produce the most beneficial results. He must, however, not expect too much from the aid of Chemistry, nor give himself blindly up to speculations or theories. Whilst he gives due credit and belief to well authen¬ ticated facts, he must always receive theories with caution and doubt. Perhaps the most important advantage which a prac¬ tical man may at present derive from a knowledge of Agricultural Chemistry, is connected with the use of manure. If he knows what it is that gives the ferti¬ lising powers to manure, and is aware of the nature of those substances, he will soon learn the best method of preserving and using them; he will then understand how to make the most of the various sources of manure at his disposal, and he will be enabled readily to save much, that, for the want of such knowledge, wTould otherwise be lost.