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                                 EXHIBIT 10.(u)

                            MARION MERRELL DOW, INC.
                           EXECUTIVE BONUS PLAN 1995

PLAN OBJECTIVES:

The plan is intended to:

1)     Provide an incentive to meet or exceed individual performance goals in
       a team environment.
2)     Complement base salary and long-term incentive so as to provide total
       direct compensation competitive with leading firms within the
       industry.
3)     Reinforce executive performance on achieving elements of the 5 year
       Tactical Plan.

PLAN PERIOD:

The plan covers the calendar year 1995.

PLAN ADMINISTRATION:

The Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors authorizes G. D.
Muhlenpoh, vice president Compensation and Benefits, as Plan Administrator. 
The Plan Administrator is charged with interpretation of plan guidelines
and establishing appropriate administrative rules to govern the plan s
operation.  The Executive Compensation Committee is comprised of Fred
Lyons, Richard Markham, Frank Douglas, Ed Mehrer, Rich Bailey and Gene
Muhlenpoh.  This committee is used as a forum for reviewing and formulating
management recommendations to the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors.

MMD and the Board reserves the right to modify or terminate the plan at any
time.

PLAN PARTICIPATION:

MMD associates worldwide whose jobs have been evaluated at the vice
president level or higher and whose performance is deemed satisfactory or
better.

PLAN PAYOUTS:

The plan provides an annual cash payout to participants based on
achievement of individual and team goals.  Payouts may vary from target
levels based on manager review and evaluation of performance to goals.