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raised sufficiently to avoid interference with the 

 young growing plants. 



In very light applications of Nitrate greater ease 

 and uniformity in its distribution may be attained by 

 first mixing it with an approximately equal bulk of 

 dry, loamy soil. 



The importance of applying the Nitrate early can- 

 not be too strongly emphasized. 



How to Use Nitrate in the Vegetable Garden. 



In order to obtain the full benefit from its use, the 

 Nitrate should be applied early — preferably by scat- 

 tering it broadcast over the surface soil, just before 

 planting — and lightly worked in by rake or hoe. 



For application around growing plants the Nitrate 

 should, first of all, be mixed with equal or double 

 its bulk of dry loamy soil. This will permit its more 

 uniform distribution and prevent scorching of wet 

 foliage. 



For leafy crops — especially cabbage and spinach 

 — further applications of Nitrate may be made at in- 

 tervals of a week or ten days during the early part of 

 the season of growth, the frequency and rate of appli- 

 cation desirable being indicated by the appearance of 

 the crop. 



Rates of Application per 200 Square Feet. 



For cabbage, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, spinach, 

 and Swiss chard. Nitrate may be applied at planting 

 time at the rate of 1>< pounds per 200 square feet, 

 with subsequent application, if and when required. 



