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before it has been turned to compost. Barnyard 

 fertilizer is excellent for most plants, and there is no 

 danger of burning plants by its use as there is 

 from using stable manure. 



All debris, or waste matter, should be removed 

 from manure before it is applied to the soil. Sticks, 

 stones, and other trash will choke the young plants 

 and the growth will be materially retarded. 



Every garden should be well fertilized once a year, 

 preferably in the fall. The winter snows and rains 

 will drench it and take the substance down into 

 the earth, where it will lie all winter and be in 

 good condition for the spring. 



When soil is poor and no analysis has been made 

 to determine just what is needed, it is safe to use a 

 composition of 8% phosphoric acid, 3% nitrogen, 

 and 8% potash. A highly recommended propor- 

 tion is eight pounds to the square rod. 



Ground rock phosphate is a very valuable phos- 

 phate fertilizer. Sprinkled over compost when be- 

 ing made, it will help to keep the ammonia in the 

 soil. 



Compost is simply well-rotted stable manure. To 

 rot the manure, it should be piled to a height of 



