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Contributed by Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum

Description

International Fertilizers promotional photograph. David Hammond farm, Houlton. Yield: 155 barrels per acre.

Common fertilizers are rated as having certain variable percentages of nitrogen (N) phosphorous (P) and potassium (K). The percentages appear as a series of three numbers as, for example, 3-10-15.

When applying fertilizer it is not simply a matter of, “the more the better.” Too much fertilizer can damage plants. When selecting a fertilizer, the farmer must consider the condition of the soil, the expected growing conditions, and the needs of the crop. While yields are affected by the proper application of fertilizer, they are also affected by the particular variety of a crop that has been planted, growing conditions, soil, and the skill of the farmer. The limited data provided with these International Fertilizers photographs gives information about only one of the many factors that affect crop yield and quality.

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About This Item

• Title: David Hammond Farm, Houlton, ca. 1930
• Creation Date: circa 1930
• Subject Date: circa 1930
• Location: David Hammond farm, Houlton, Aroostook County, ME
• Media: Photographic print
• Dimensions: 9.2 cm x 11.7 cm
• Object Type: Image

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Standardized Subject Headings

• International Fertilizers (Firm)--Advertising
• Farms--Maine--Houlton
• Potato growers--Maine--Houlton--Photographs
• Farms & farming--Maine--Houlton
• Farmers
• Potatoes

People

• Hammond, David

Other Keywords

• International Fertilizers
• potato barrel

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For more information about this item, contact:

Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum
109 Main Street, Houlton, ME 04730
207-532-4216
Website

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