COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS 



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Lime 



Neutralizes the acidity of soils and increases avail- 

 ability of plant food. Apply as far in advance of 

 planting as possible. A few crops are injured 

 by its presence. 



Nitrate of Soda I 



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An active, quickly soluble, nitrogenous fertilizer, 

 stimulating the leaf growth. Can be used alone 

 as top dressing or in solution, or mixed with other 

 fertilizers. Use at rate of one ounce per square 

 yard; work well into soil and keep off foliage. 



Phosphate 



Potash, Muriate | 

 and Sulphate | 



Name sometimes given to any commercial fertilizer, 

 but strictly some form of ground phosphatic rock; 

 and phosphate is the most soluble form. Pro- 

 motes seed development and fruit development. 



Two closely similar sources of the essential element, 

 potassium, needed for the best development of 

 I all crops. 



Salt, Agrigul- | Used as a top dressing for Asparagus beds in the 

 TURAL I Spring. Also a good weed killer. 



Sheep Manure 



A popular natural manure, dried and pulverized 

 for easy handling. Gives good results in the 

 vegetable garden and as lawn dressing. Makes 

 a rich liquid manure. 



Soot, Scotch 



Stimulates growth, improves color of foliage and 

 flowers and is an effective remedy for slugs, 

 grubs and cutworms. 



Sulphate of 

 Ammonia 



A soluble, quick-acting, nitrogen carrier, not greatly 

 different from nitrate of soda and used like it. 



FERTILIZING TABLE 



Dealers in cataloguing fertilizers generally advise the application 

 of a given quantity per acre. As this often puzzles persons who have 

 only a small garden to cultivate, the following table will prove useful : 



Quantity Equivalent 

 per acre per 10 sq. ft. 



100 lbs y3 0z. 



200 lbs 3,|oz. 



300 lbs iViooz. 



400 lbs 13^ oz. 



500 lbs iVsoz. 



600 lbs 2y5 0z. 



700 lbs 2)^oz. 



Quantity Equivalent 

 per acre per 10 sq. ft. 



800 lbs 3 oz. 



900 lbs 3V3 0Z. 



1,000 lbs 32/3OZ. 



1,100 lbs 4 oz. 



1,200 lbs 4%ozo 



1,300 lbs 4^oz. 



1,400 lbs 5Vr oz. 



Quantity Equivalent 

 per acre per 10 sq. ft. 



1,500 lbs 5H oz. 



1,600 lbs 5%ooz. 



1,700 lbs 6M0Z. 



1,800 lbs 6%oz. 



1,900 lbs 7 oz. 



Ton 7y3 0z. 



