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ing a small quantity of hen manure with two or three hun- 

 dred times as much water. 



Stir it well and let it stand. From time to time, dip off 

 water from the top and use it for watering plants. As the 

 water is used up add more. This has been found to be an 

 excellent plant food, but it should not be used too frequently 

 or too strong. 



