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suitable for the composition of hot-beds and all systems of 

 forcing. When kept for a considerable while horse 

 manure is valuable for potting if mixed with good loam. 

 Farmyard manures are usually dug into the ground in 

 autumn and winter. 



Fowl and Pigeon Manures are a great deal stronger 

 than the above, with much the same constituency, i.e., 

 they are rich in nitrogen, potash and phosphates. Two 

 pounds of the former and one of the latter will prove a 

 good general food for each square yard of the allotment or 

 garden. They must not be used in the green state, but 

 kept, preferably for some months, in a dry condition in 

 boxes mixed with dry soil. 



Night Soil is a useful manure of much strength. It 

 contains a high percentage of phosphates with ample 

 lime and potash. If mixed with lime it need not be dug 

 into the ground for some weeks, but winter is the cor- 

 rect time for using. It is chiefly valuable for vegetables 

 which grow to a considerable size. 



Fish Manure is rich in phosphates, but contains a 

 considerable percentage of lime and nitrogen. If used 

 in an unprepared state, it must be dug into the ground 

 with no loss of time on account of the unpleasant smell. 

 Sandy soils derive most benefit from its use, especially 

 if applied in winter. 



Dried Blood is a good nitrogenous manure, but usually 

 difficult to obtain and store. It should be used sparingly, 

 say two ounces to the square yard, and applied in the 

 growing season. 



Seaweed is an almost complete manure, and therefore 

 of the greatest value. It is especially rich in potash, 

 with fair proportions of nitrogen and phosphates. 



