158 



Every Day in My Garden 



No. 19 



Manure Water (a stimulant). — ^Take a burlap 

 bag, and half fill it with fresh cow manure ; 

 tie it up, leaving space for the manure to 

 swell. Place this in a large barrel and fill 

 the barrel with water. This should stand 

 twenty-four hours, when it will be ready for 

 use. About two-thirds of this mixture to 

 one-third of water would be safe for most 

 things; the full strength can be used for 

 large, strong plants. When used up the barrel 

 can be refilled with water without renewing 

 the manure. Apply this fluid to plants once 

 in two or three weeks as required. 



No. 20 



Nitrate of Soda. — It is not a root stimulant, 

 but assists the plant to form large flowers and 

 makes brilliant colors. It should be used 

 with great care, otherwise the plants may be 

 killed. A safe and useful mixture is : 



One heaping tablespoon with two gallons 



of water. 



Pour it over the plants from a watering 

 pot ; apply once in three weeks. 

 A few crystals placed in the ground a few 



