Draining for Profit, and Draining for HealthGood Press, 2020 M03 16 - 2304 páginas Discover the transformative power of effective drainage systems in George E. Waring's enlightening book, 'Draining for Profit, and Draining for Health'. Delve into the comprehensive chapters that explore the importance of land drainage and its profound impact on soil health. Learn practical techniques for designing and implementing drainage systems, from layout to construction. Explore Waring's expertise in creating drainage tiles and witness the remarkable reclamation of salt marshes. |
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... heavy rains, require draining. Of course, the particles of the soil cannot be made dry, nor should they be; but, although they should be moist themselves, they should be surrounded with air, not with water. To illustrate this: suppose ...
... heavy rains, require draining. Of course, the particles of the soil cannot be made dry, nor should they be; but, although they should be moist themselves, they should be surrounded with air, not with water. To illustrate this: suppose ...
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... heavy clay soils on porous and well drained subsoils. Money expended in draining such lands as do not require the operation is, of course, wasted; and when there is doubt as to the requirement,[pg 009] tests should be made before the ...
... heavy clay soils on porous and well drained subsoils. Money expended in draining such lands as do not require the operation is, of course, wasted; and when there is doubt as to the requirement,[pg 009] tests should be made before the ...
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... heavy soils, shrinking by drought, is attended by the tearing asunder of the smaller roots which may have penetrated them. The Injurious Effects of Standing Water in the Subsoil may be best explained in connection with the description ...
... heavy soils, shrinking by drought, is attended by the tearing asunder of the smaller roots which may have penetrated them. The Injurious Effects of Standing Water in the Subsoil may be best explained in connection with the description ...
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... Heavy rains, after planting, may cause the seed to rot in the ground, or to germinate imperfectly; heavy rains during early growth may give an unnatural development, or a feeble character to the plants; later in the season, the want of ...
... Heavy rains, after planting, may cause the seed to rot in the ground, or to germinate imperfectly; heavy rains during early growth may give an unnatural development, or a feeble character to the plants; later in the season, the want of ...
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... heavy clays, as to leave the ground fit for cultivation, and in a condition for steady growth, within a short time after the rain ceases. It has been estimated that a drained soil has room between its particles for about one quarter of ...
... heavy clays, as to leave the ground fit for cultivation, and in a condition for steady growth, within a short time after the rain ceases. It has been estimated that a drained soil has room between its particles for about one quarter of ...
Contenido
HOW TO GO TO WORK TO LAY OUT A SYSTEM OF DRAINS | |
DRAINED AND THE REASONS | |
HOW TO MAKE THE DRAINS | |
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF DRAINS AND DRAINED LAND | |
WHAT DRAINING COSTS | |
WILL IT PAY? | |
HOW TO MAKE DRAINING TILES | |
THE RECLAIMING OF SALT MARSHES | |
MALARIAL DISEASES | |
HOUSE DRAINAGE AND TOWN SEWERAGE IN THEIR RELATIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH | |
INDEX DRAINING ENGINEERING THE SMALL FRUIT CULTURIST | |
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Draining for Profit, and Draining for Health George E 1833-1898 Waring Sin vista previa disponible - 2015 |
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