2o8 MANURES FOR OTHER TREES 



that when he first saw a common near London, 

 covered with furze bushes in full bloom, he fell on 

 his knees, and, with tears, uttered his thankfulness 

 for so glorious a sight. When he returned to 

 Sweden he took with him some plants of fi^rze, 

 but they could not live through the northern 

 winter." 



Gardenias should be treated with a mixture 

 of 2 parts of superphosphate of lime, 1 part of 

 kainit, 1 part of silicate of soda and -g-th part of iron 

 sulphate. Bone manures are also useful for the 

 growth of gardenias. 



Garry as are improved by using a manure 

 containing 4 parts of potassium nitrate, 1 part of 

 superphosphate of lime, ^ part of magnesium 

 sulphate and |^th part of iron sulphate. 



Gaultherias should be treated with a manure 

 containing 3 parts of kainit, 2 parts of super- 

 phosphate of lime, 1 part of silicate of soda and 

 ■|th part of iron sulphate. 



Genistas are benefited by using With's Plant 

 Food — 1 oz. to a gallon of water. It produces 

 vigorous growth and luxuriant blooms. One or 

 two applications per week is sufficient. 



These papilionaceous shrubs are also benefited 

 by being watered with a solution containing ^ oz. 



