underflow

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Presumably your rainfall is too small for fruit unless you strike underflow below the hardpan.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)

HICKS, L. E. On the underflow and sheet waters, irrigable lands and geological structure of Nebraska, with its effect upon the water supply. 24pp., 5pls.

From United States Government Publications, v. 8 Jan-Jun 1892 A Monthly Catalog by Compiled

A glowing romance of the Byzantine Empire, presenting with extraordinary power the siege of Constantinople, and lighting its tragedy with the warm underflow of an Oriental romance.

From The Indian Drum by Balmer, Edwin

The water is almost wholly taken from the rivers, but underflow is also utilized, especially in San Luis Park.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various

Report of the special agent in charge of the artesian and underflow investigations, and of the irrigation inquiry.

From United States Government Publications, v. 8 Jan-Jun 1892 A Monthly Catalog by Compiled