FERTILIZERS 



packages and ready for application. These 

 packages usually contain full directions for their 

 use. 



LIQUID FERTILIZERS FROM NATURAL 

 MANURES 



Where a number of plants are grown, a liquid 

 fertilizer made from natural manures may be 

 used. This is prepared by placing in a barrel 

 (45 gallons capacity) about one-half bushel of 

 fresh cow-dung and about two quarts of hen 

 manure. If the hen manure can not be secured 

 the cow-dung may be used alone. Add water 

 until the barrel is about one-half full and stir 

 thoroughly. Allow it to stand and ferment for 

 several days or until the manure has risen to 

 the top. Now stir thoroughly again, fill with 

 water and allow it to settle. The clear liquid 

 may then be dipped ofif and is ready for use. 

 When the clear liquid is all used add about one- 

 third the amount of manure and brew again. 



If the plants have been without fertilizer for 

 some time, apply once a week for two weeks and 

 then once every two or three weeks as required. 



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