PRACTICAL GARDENING 



the variation in the fertility of soils. In gen- 

 eral the following tables may aid the gardener 

 who cannot secure sufficient decayed ma- 

 nure. 



It should always be imderstood that com- 

 mercial fertilizers alone will not raise potatoes. 

 The physical condition of the soil must be 

 right, having considerable humus in it so as 

 to retain the moisture and make the fertilizer 

 available. 



Plot 30 to 80 ft. iy2 bushels of potatoes planted. 

 Possible harvest of 10 to 12 bushels. 

 Mixture No. 1. Clay Soil. 



Dried Blood SO lbs. 



Acid Phosphate 50 lbs. 



Sulphate of Potash 20 lbs. 

 Mixture No. 2. Light Garden Loam. 



Sulphate of Ammonia 10 lbs. 



Dried Fish Scrap 30 lbs. 



Acid Phosphate 45 lbs. 



Sulphate of Potash 25 lbs. 

 Mixture No. S. Sandy Loam. 



Nitrate of Soda 15 lbs. 



Cotton Seed Meal 30 lbs. 



Acid Phosphate 40 lbs. 



Sulphate of Potash 18 lbs. 

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