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on the green, it should be composted or mixed with clay, 

 loam or sand, depending on the character of the soil. 



The presence of living weed seeds can be readily deter- 

 mined by subjecting a sample to growing conditions. If 

 weed seedlings appear, the manure requires further de- 

 composition. If none appear, it may be used with safety. 



SHEEP MANURE 



I7»INELY pulverized sheep manure contains phosphorus, 

 Ir potash and nitrogen and is an excellent top-dressing. It 

 is somewhat expensive for the results obtained. Apply at 

 the rate of two pounds to one hundred square feet. 



By soaking sheep manure in water, at the rate of one 

 pound to five gallons, a liquid manure may be secured 

 which can be applied to the green with a sprinkling can, 

 thus avoiding litter. 



PEAT AND MUCK 



j~\ EAT and muck, which are composed of decaying vege- 

 x^table matter, are altogether too expensive when sold as 

 commercial humus. They are of far less value than an equal 

 weight of barnyard manure, but, if available near the course, 

 may be used economically. Owing to their frequently toxic 

 qualities, they must be thoroughly prepared by aerating 

 and leaching. For use on sandy fairways, peat and muck 

 may be composted with clay and barnyard manure. 



MUSHROOM SOIL 



71 yf usHROOM soil which is soil largely composed of horse 

 IVl manure in which mushrooms have been grown, is 

 recommended as an almost perfect humous material. It is 

 of good texture, free from weeds and can be easily n ,, 

 screened. /\ 



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