MANURE. 217 



Liquid manure is such a powerful agent, that there 

 is only one season of the year at which it can be ap- 

 plied ; that is from the time the first leaves are well 

 developed until the fruit is fully formed. During 

 this period a very weak solution may be applied in 

 large quantities once or twice a week. The culturist, 

 liowever, must remember that the solution must be 

 weak — say one pailful of the contents of the barrels 

 to six or ten pails of water, according to the strength 

 of the original liquid. 



To prepare extemporaneous liquid manure ready 

 for application to the borders or drains, dissolve two 

 or three ounces of guano in a gallon of rain water, 

 and allow to stand some time, stirring occasionally. 



The principles which govern the application of this 

 useful and powerful agent, are so clearly set forth by 

 Dr. Lindley, in the last edition of his " Theory of 

 Horticulture," that we cannot do better than quote 

 from him. 



" In order that the full effects of liquid manure 



should be felt without injury, it is indispensable : 1, 



that it should be weak, and frequently applied ; 2, 



that it should be perfectly clear ; 3, that it should be 



administered when plants are in full growth. If 



strong, it is apt to produce great injury, because of 



the facility with which it is absorbed, beyond the 



decomposing and assimilating power of plants. If 

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