I90 MANURES FOR FRUIT TREES 



2 ozs. of nitrate of soda, 1 oz. of superphosphate 

 of lime, I" oz. of magnesium sulphate, and |- oz. 

 of iron sulphate to 1 gallon of water. 



Medlar Trees are benefited by applying a 

 manure containing :■ — 



Superphosphate of lime . . 2 parts by weight. 



Kainit .... 1 part by „ 



Nitrate of soda . . in u 



Iron sulphate . ^ ,, ,, 



which should be applied at the rate of 3 lbs. to 

 each tree. 



Mulberry Trees are benefited by using a 

 manure containing 2 parts of nitrate of soda, 

 1 part of superphosphate of Hme and 1 part 

 of kainit. The mixture is applied at the rate of 

 4 ozs. per square yard in March ; and the soil 

 should be top-dressed with well-decayed manure 

 in October or November. Bone meal is also useful 

 for mulberries. 



Nectarine Trees require the same manures as 

 apricots. 



Nuts. Hazel, filbert and cob-nuts are benefited 

 by dressing the soil with equal parts of super- 

 phosphates of lime and kainit. One pound of the 

 special manure or mixture should be placed round 

 each tree. 



