THE USE OF 



judgment in the matter. Begin with weak 

 applications and observe their effect. If the 

 plant grows well, you are giving enough. As 

 its development increases the plant will be in a 

 condition to make use of larger amounts of 

 food, and you must increase the supply in 

 proportion to the development being made. 

 Just how much this will require is something 

 that no one can determine without seeing the 

 plant. Nothing but personal observation can 

 solve the problem of how much or how little 

 fertilizer to use. 



And personal observation only can tell you 

 when to use it. You must learn to rely upon 

 yourself largely in caring for your plants. Keep 

 that in mind, always. 



Another reason why definite instruction re- 

 garding quantity can not be given is ferti- 

 lizers vary in strength, and since there are 

 many kinds on the market, and the writer 

 cannot know what particular kind you propose 

 to make use of, it is impossible for him to say 

 anything about amounts except in general 

 terms. Here is where observation and good 

 judgment must again be made use of. Let me 

 say this, however, keep on the safe side by 

 using small quantities until you have learned 



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