WINDOW GARDENING 



merely broken up the small pieces help to keep 

 the soil open and porous. Soil should never 

 be screened when wet. 



SOILS FOR POTTING 



Although most plants require a special kind 

 of soil, there are three types that may be used 

 for all kinds of house plants. Some growers 

 advocate the use of one kind of soil for all house 

 plants and while most plants will grow in the 

 ordinary garden soil, the best results can only 

 be secured by the use of specialized soils. 

 Three formulas which may be easily prepared 

 are here suggested. 



Formula No. i. — To three parts of rotted sod 

 or good garden soil add one part well rotted 

 stable manure; cow manure to be preferred. 

 Where the soil used is a rather heavy one, one- 

 half part of sand may be added. Mix thor- 

 oughly so that the manure is well broken up 

 and evenly distributed. 



This soil is best adapted for rapidly growing 

 plants, such as the geranium, but where only one 



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