THE CARNATION. 45 



SALT AS A MANURE CONSIDERED. 



THE application of salt, and its utility as a manure, 

 are yet imperfectly understood. It is a matter of 

 uncertainty,, whether it acts directly as a manure, or 

 only as a kind of spice or seasoning, thereby render- 

 ing the soil a more palatable food for plants. Be 

 that as it may, if it acts beneficially in any manner, 

 it ought to be adopted. 



The evidence adduced before the late Committee 

 in the House of Commons was of a contradictory 

 nature ; yet the preponderance of opinions advanced, 

 and of experiments detailed, w r as greatly in favour of 

 it. A small pamphlet, published by Mr. Parke on 

 the subject, may be read with much interest. 



The main question as it stands at present is, 

 What is the proper quantity to be used on arable or 

 grass lands, and which is the proper time for its ap- 

 plication ? 



I have used it for these three years past in compost 

 for flowers, and shall continue to do so, from a per- 



