SOILS 



kind of soil is to be used it will be found to serve 

 well for most plants. 



Formula No. 2. — To two parts of loam add 

 one part leaf-mold or peat. If a clay loam 

 is used instead of a loam, one-half part of sand 

 should be added and the mass should be thor- 

 oughly mixed. 



This forms an excellent soil for plants such 

 as ferns, azaleas, and begonias, which have 

 numerous fibrous roots. Plants of this type re- 

 quire little or no fertilizer as long as the soil is 

 not worn out. 



Formula No. 3. — To two parts clay loam add 

 one part well rotted manure, mixing thoroughly 

 to secure perfect distribution. This gives a 

 rich and rather heavy soil suitable for roses, 

 palms and similar plants. 



When well-rotted stable manure is not to be 

 had and it is necessary to depend upon chemical 

 fertilizers in the formulas calling for manure, 

 some sand should be added to lighten the soil. 

 Chemical fertilizers should be added according 

 to the directions accompanying them. 



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