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USE OF ARTIFICIAL FERTILIZER 



\~\7"ELL-ROTTED stable manure is unquestionably 

 the best fertilizer for the garden because it not only 

 contains all the elements necessary to sustain plant life 

 but also supplies humus that most essential factor which 

 retains moisture. The principal fertilizer elements needed 

 to grow good crops of vegetables are Nitrogen, Phosphoric 

 Acid, and Potash. One ton of stable manure contains ten. 

 five, and ten pounds respectively, of these three. 



Really remarkable results are scored with the help 

 of commercial fertilizers, however, where the fertility 

 needs of the vegetables to be grown are correctly analyzed. 

 A "complete," high-grade fertilizer should contain 2, 

 4, and 5 per cent, respectively of Nitrogen, Phosphoric 

 Acid, and Potash. As a general guide, remember that 

 Nitrogen favors development of green crops, like lettuce, 

 cabbage, etc. Phosphoric Acid stimulates plants that 

 ripen fruits, like beans, peas, etc. Potash aids woody 

 plants, fleshy fruits, and gives flavor. 



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