THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER FIJLtfTING. 



Planting of all kinds has been carried out on an enormous 

 scale, and to a great extent it is largely due to many well-to-do 

 settlers who have their estates laid out in beautiful country homes. 

 For the past twenty years there has been more of this interesting: 

 work done than ever has been known in this country before, and! 

 many hints have been given to aid this interesting work. How- 

 ever many writers and advisors of this great problem do not 

 always realize that this kind of work chiefly depends on the 

 different locations, climate and soil. It will therefore be almost 

 impossible for anyone without practical experience to be a trust- 

 worthy guide. 



For the past twenty years there have been many questions 

 submitted from all parts of the country and the writer finds great 

 pleasure in giving the result of his long experience in this direc- 

 tion. 



THE PREPARATION FOR PLANTING. 



It is of great importance to have the ground and soil ready 

 in time before planting. It will not only save time but it is also 

 a benefit to the plants, and the planting is done at less expense. 



A compost has proven to be of great value, not only for 

 greenhouse purposes, but should be made on every gentleman's 

 estate, and should be used not only for planting, but also to 

 serve as a top dressing, for lawns and flower beds, and particularly 

 where the ground is found to be of stiff clay or red shale. It 

 will prevent the ground from cracking, which is often the case. 

 Humus or leaf mould cannot be too strongly recommended for 

 this purpose, and should be mixed in all stiff grounds. Further 

 information will be given on request. 



A compost is made with a layer of manure and a layer of 



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