land plaster

American  

noun

1. finely ground gypsum, used chiefly as a fertilizer.

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Etymology

Origin of land plaster

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

Gypsum is used as a fertilizer under the name of "land plaster," and with the growing recognition of the lack of sulphur in various soils an extension of its application is not unlikely.

From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)

In many places the soils are heavily charged with calcium sulfate, or crystals of the ordinary land plaster.

From Dry-Farming : a System of Agriculture for Countries under a Low Rainfall by Widtsoe, John Andreas

The onion fly may, in part, at least, be abated by the use of equal parts of wood ashes and land plaster dusted very thoroughly on the young plants.

From Farm Gardening with Hints on Cheap Manuring Quick Cash Crops and How to Grow Them by Anonymous

Gypsum or land plaster is often sprinkled on stable floors and about manure heaps to prevent the loss of ammonia.

From The First Book of Farming by Goodrich, Charles Landon

The use of land plaster or lime is recommended upon the floors and gutters.

From Outlines of dairy bacteriology A concise manual for the use of students in dairying by Hastings, Edwin George