with cement, sand and rock. The pit should 

 have a cover. Wet the manure and turn over 

 two or three times during the summer. Horse 

 and cow manure should be mixed, as they are 

 helpful to each other. Gypsum should be add- 

 ed to prevent loss of ammonia or spread on 

 the stable floor and thrown out with the man- 

 ure. 



NITRATE OF SODA 



Is a very stimulating plant food. Very 

 little should be used at one time and it 

 may be rolled or pounded fine and mixed with 

 sand, about half and half, before it is used. 

 Apply it in small quantities a few days apart 

 as a tonic, to get the best results. Place the 

 dry mixture on the ground and wash it into 

 the soil with water. A tablespoonful to each 

 plant is enough. Under its influence you will 

 see a decided change. The leaves will turn 

 darker green and new roots will start and the 

 plant will make rapid growth. Care must be 

 taken not to place nitrate of soda too near the 

 stem or leaves as it will burn and destroy the 

 life. Placed around the plant the ground will 

 absorb the salts, or it can be hoed into the soil. 

 Water will dissolve it and carry it down to 



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