SPECIAL MANURES 209 



eacli of nitrate of soda and kainit, ^ oz. 

 each of superphosphate of lime and magnesium 

 sulphate, and |^th oz. of iron sulphate to 2 gallons 

 of water. A more concentrated form of this liquid 

 manure will only be injurious — over-manuring is 



an error, and a serious one, too Concerning 



our special manures it may be stated, en passant, 

 that all the ingredients are not completely soluble 

 in water, therefore it is necessary to stir them 

 in water ; and the following rules should be 

 practised : — 



(1) Stir well at time of using. 



(2) Liquid manures should be applied to the 

 roots. 



(3) Liquid manures should not be applied over 

 the foliage and blooms. 



(4) Liquid manures must not be used stronger 

 than indicated. 



(5) A golden rule is " a little and often." 

 Grevilleas are improved by being watered 



with a liquid manure containuig 1 oz. each of 

 nitrate of soda, kainit and superphosphate of lime, 

 and -g- oz. of iron sulphate to 2 gallons of water. 

 One application per week is sufficient. 



G. rohusta is a fine table plant. 



Guelder Rose Trees, when flagging, should 



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