Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 197, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 August 1914 — Don’t Destroy Roots. [ARTICLE]

Don’t Destroy Roots.

The roots of a plant spread out farther than its leaves or blades do. In the corn and cotton field they meet and interlap. These roots are essential to plant growth, and should not be Cut off or injured. This is the reason for shallow cultivation. This makes a mulch and holds moisture but does not injure the roots. ' ' ,‘il .7 ... —.