PRACTICAL GARDENING 



the variation in the fertility of soils. In gen- 

 eral the following tables may aid the gardener 

 who cannot secure sufficient decayed ma- 

 nure. 



It should always be understood that com- 

 mercial fertilizers alone will not raise potatoes. 

 The physical condition of the soil must be 

 right, having considerable humus in it so as 

 to retain the moisture and make the fertilizer 

 available. 



Plot 30 to 80 ft. iy 2 bushels of potatoes planted. 

 Possible harvest of 10 to 12 bushels. 

 Mixture No. 1. Clay Soil. 



Dried Blood 30 Ibs. 



Acid Phosphate 50 Ibs. 



Sulphate of Potash 20 Ibs. 

 Mixture No. 2. Light Garden Loam. 



Sulphate of Ammonia 10 Ibs. 



Dried Fish Scrap 30 Ibs. 



Acid Phosphate 45 Ibs. 



Sulphate of Potash 25 Ibs. 

 Mixture No. 3. Sandy Loam. 



Nitrate of Soda 15 Ibs. 



Cotton Seed Meal 30 Ibs. 



Acid Phosphate 40 Ibs. 



Sulphate of Potash 18 Ibs. 

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