Soil and Fertilization in 



containing large quantities of humus are benefited 

 by the use of lime. 



Sulphate of ammonia and dried blood from cattle 

 (dried at the abattoirs) are most important purely 

 nitrogenous fertilizers. 



Sulphate of potash and muriate of potash are 

 splendid potash fertilizers and immediately avail- 

 able as plant food. 



Wood ashes contain soluble potash and it is in 

 good form of combination. Placed at the roots 

 of large plants, they invigorate them wonderfully. 

 They can be put on at any time with equal advan- 

 tage. 



Nitrogen is the fertilizer that promotes growth 

 and gives color and size to the foliage. Phosphates 

 promote both flowering and fruitfulness; examine 

 your packages of commercial fertilizer and know 

 what you are giving your plants as food. 



Crushed bone is a phosphate. Basic slag answers 

 the purpose of bone, and either may be used two 

 ounces to the square yard in the autumn, dug or 

 surface dressed. Four ounces of basic slag will 

 not be too large a proportion. . 



