92 THE GARDEN BEAUTIFUL 



every ten square feet of surface. Those in boxes 

 and tubs need the same fertilizing. 



When tanks, half barrels, or tubs are used, and 

 after the soil has been filled in, a layer of pure sand 

 to the thickness of two inches should be put on top, 

 to prevent the fertilizing substances which have been 

 mixed with the soil from rising to the surface. When 

 using tanks or tubs it is necessary to see that they 

 are exposed or built in places where they will re- 

 ceive a large amount of sunshine during the day, as 

 this is one of the main points in successful cultiva- 

 tion. 



BUILDING AN AQUARIUM 



After trying to make a wooden one hold water and 

 wasting two month's patience and hard work, I built 



two of one inch angle iron, 13x16x26 inches, and 

 they did not leak a drop and look as well as though 

 I had paid a fancy price for them. I gave them a 

 coating of red lead inside before putting in the glass 

 and painted outside with black iron varnish. 



Use the following mixture for cement ; it is an old 



