FIG. 17. Comparative effects of calcined magnesite and magnesian limestone on
the magnesium content of herbage
N.B.
1. The calcined magnesite and magnesian limestone were applied once in
1955.
2. The two types of magnesium fertilizer supplied the same amount of
total magnesium.
3. Sulphate of ammonia was applied annually on paddocks 2, 3, and 4.
4. The four paddocks received 3 cwt./acre [380 kg./ha.] triple
superphosphate each year.
5. This was a temporary sward of cocksfoot and rye-grass.
6. Cf. Fig. 18 concerning the same experiment.
From ALLCROFT