2181. Turnip Fly may be expelled by the use of fish-oil, one or two gallons to the acre.
2182. Bone Dust.—An English proverb says, "One ton of bone-dust saves the importation of ten tons of grain."
2183. Corn.—Sprinkling with salt and water will check the weevil. Of all the grains, corn is the most valuable, taking into view quantity and price. Soaking the seed in a solution of saltpetre keeps off the worm, and largely increases the crop.
2184. Rye is more thrifty on soil of a dry, sandy, or gravely texture, if well manured, and winters best when sown early.
2185. Lime, as manure for wheat, is of great importance Use about three bushels to the acre.