According to the Progressive Farmer, a journal that usually knows whereof it speaks, in applying lime to the land, it is important that it be spread evenly, and evenly and thoroughly mixed with the top three or four inches of soil. It should not be left on the surface, especially if water-slaked, lime is applied. There is probably no better way than to apply the lime to plowed land and then disk in thoroughly. There are machines or spreaders used for planting out lime and rock phosphate (not most of that applied in the South) can be done by hand with shovels. With only small quantities to apply this method, it will prove about as satisfactory as any. Where larger quantities are to be put out, the spreader may be used to advantage.
When possible, rock lime, or ground limestone, should be bought in bulk in car lots. Hags cost money, and if a tight wagon bed is used in hauling the lime can be handled better in bulk than in sacks. 