24 MANURES. 



We have often seen Hovey's Seedlings nearly twice 

 the size of adjoining beds that were neglected in the 

 application. The most favorable time for the sprink- 

 ling seems to be at the close of a warm fine day when 

 the crown of the plants are fully exposed. 



Where the above solution cannot be conveniently 

 obtained, one-quarter of a pound of sulphate potash, 

 sal soda, glauber salts, and one and a half ounce of 

 sulphate or muriate of ammonia in six gallons of 

 water, or either of them applied alone, we have found 

 useful as a substitute. 



Liquid manures composed of cow or hen droppings, 

 or even soap-suds, we have not found good fertilizers 

 for the fruitfulness of the strawberry, but they will 

 increase the runners and promote the growth of the 

 plants. 



It is expected that these liquid applications will be 

 mainly confined to garden or amateur culture where 

 there is an especial ambition to raise superior fruit. 



It will be seen from the interesting articles in our 

 appendix A, from C. F. Peabody, Esq., near Columbus, 

 Georgia, that his own observations and extended ex- 

 perience have led him to similar conclusions in regard 

 to manures that are here presented. 



Various other intelligent observers and successful 

 cultivators, might be named in different parts of our 

 country, who have been led to adopt the same conclu- 



