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with it. For liquid feeding use a small amount and note the 

 results before going too far. If for a topdressing crush out all 

 the lumps until it is very fine and mix with fresh, rather dry 

 loam and spread thinly on the benches. 



Sulphate of ammonia is used in much the same way as the 

 nitrate of soda. Very quick results may be looked for when 

 this is used. It will impart a very rich, dark color to the 

 foliage of Roses and other plants. This and the nitrate may 

 be bought in lots of anywhere between five pounds or as many 

 tons. 



There are other articles which may be used, but these cover 

 the requirements of the average grower. They are all very 

 valuable when used correctly and applied in the proper season, 

 but, if improperly applied, serious results will follow. 



The beginner had better pin his faith on good barnyard 

 manure which contains all the essential elements generally needed 

 and in about the right proportion for the plant's requirements. 



