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Fertilizers supplying these elements are of two kinds, "organic" 

 and "inorganic." Organic fertilizers are derived from animal and 

 vegetable sources and include such substances as ordinary stable 

 manure, dried blood, guano, and wood ashes. Chemical fertilizers, 

 such as phosphate and nitrate of soda, are those which have chemical 

 origin and are derived from a source not connected with animal or 

 organic life. Artificial fertilizers or commercial fertilizers may be 

 organic or inorganic. They are fertilizers made available in concen- 

 trated form, and put up in such shape that they can be conveniently 

 used and handled commercially. 



WHAT FERTILIZERS TO USE 



Intelligence in the choice and use of fertilizers to avoid waste and 

 duplication is paramount. Only that fertilizer should be used which 

 will satisfy the purpose. Fertilizers whose substances become quickly 

 soluble, and, hence, whose strength will quickly wash away, are valua- 

 ble for use only at times when their substance can be immediately taken 

 up and for forcing purposes in growing flowers and vegetables. The 

 best all-around fertilizer is well rotted manure. Fresh manure can be 

 used when it will have a chance to rot in the soil or where its applica- 

 tion will not cause it to come in contact with the roots or tops of plants. 

 Fresh manure is apt to contain an endless number of weed seeds. 



Compounded fertilizers of various formulas can be secured from 

 stores making a business of handling them. It is usually more con- 

 venient to purchase prepared or mixed fertilizers when a small amount 

 is needed than to resort to home mixing. 



When the desire is to supply the different elements separately one 

 can use separate materials which are a source of that particular ele- 



