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Mix well. Scatter lightly on the ground during the 

 growing season and water in, or use at the rate of $ oz. 

 to i oz. per gallon of water. 

 (3). A Simple Fertiliser. 



(I am indebted to a friend for this recipe and for per- 

 mission to publish it in my book.) 



Superphosphate of Lime . . . . . . i Ib. 



Nitrate of Soda (dry) Ib. 



Apply in solution i oz. per gallon of water once a week 

 during the growing season. 

 (4). A Fine Fertiliser. 



Sulphate of Ammonia . . . . . . 6 ozs. 



Phosphate of Potassium . , , . =v;. i oz. 



Nitrate of Lime 2 ozs. 



This is chiefly a nitrogenous manure. It can be applied 

 to hasten the growth of plants. Use | oz. per gallon of 

 water. 

 (5). Another Simple Fertiliser. 



Nitrate of Lime (dry) . . . . " : H' 6 ozs. 



Phosphate of Potash (dry) . . ;-. 3 ozs. 



Begin by using oz. per gallon of water and increase 

 very gradually if necessary. 

 (6). A Phosphatic Fertiliser. 



Phosphate of Sodium .. V."" .. i oz. 



Phosphate of Potassium . . '.."" i oz. 



Superphosphate of Lime . . , t V . . 6 ozs. 

 Mix well. Can be applied at the rate of \ oz. per gallon. 

 Useful for most plants. A powerful manure. 

 (7). A Potash Fertiliser. 



Sulphate of Potash .. ., .. 4 ozs. 



Nitrate of Potash .. , .. 2 ozs. 



Phosphate of Potash ^ . . . . . i oz. 

 Mix very thoroughly. Can be applied at the rate of 

 i oz. for every 2 or 3 square yards of soil in the grow- 

 ing season or given in solution, starting with oz. per 

 gallon and gradually increasing. This is a powerful 

 fertiliser. 



