THE ONE THING NEEDFUL 
TWENTY AWARDS OF MERIT. 
Extract from Mr. WILLIAM TUNNINGTON'S (Liverpool) Cultural l >irecHonz 
fa th* Chrysanthemum, published by Mr. Robert Owen, i he Floral Nursurios 
Maidenhead, 1890. 
"We have tried the majority of Artificial Manures, and this year we have lifted 
Ichthkmic Guano for the first time: I am very favourably impressed with this it 
u very quick in action, as is shown by the top of the pot becoming quickly covered 
with white, healthy routs." 
Trinity Street, Farcham, November i,lh, 1887, 
I)kar Sir,— G rowing nearly 1000 Chrysanthemums for exhibition, we thought we 
would try your Ichthemic Guano, and we have found it has proved satisfactory to us 
in gaining so many prizes. We have highly recommended it to our Chrysanthemum 
" CD * , , , „ Yours truly, W. & G. DROVER. 
JlfSM't. Drover are alto Winners of the Challenge Plate, 1888 , 1889 and J 880 , at Portsmouth 
Show; together with Ike. N.C.S Centenary Prize of £115 for 4 b blooms, mid over GOO Prizes. 
Stiver Cupt and Medals, 1888 — 1889 . 
From BRUCE FINDLAY. Esa., Curator & Secretary The Royal Botanical 
Gardens, Manchester, April 6 th, 1889. 
" We have tested Ichthemic Guano and find the result very satisfactory upon such plants as Chrysan- 
themums and Roses. Rhododendrons and other Shrubs also derive much benefit from a top drossini; of 
the Guauo.” 
From Mr. BENJAMIN CANT, The Celebrated Rose Grower, Colchester, April 22nd, 1890. 
** Please send a further supply of Ichthemic Guano, as the quantity previously sent appears to have kit 
its mArk where applied." 
The Gardenei *s Magazine savs— " Ichthemic Guano as the name implies, is a preparation from fishy 
sources, and is intended and adapted for sustaining plant life in the way of a manure. The analysis shows 
about 35 ner cent, of phosphatic and nitrogenous compounds, a high figure fur tbese valuable constituents 
of vegetable fabrics and as compared with the price of the article justifying its gcueral use." 
Testimony of " The People,*'—' 4 Amongst Artificial Fertilizers, we have found nothing better than 
ICMiUKMic Guano for giving size to the flowers and maintaining the foliage in health.”— uct. 2jlh, t8«y. 
IN USE IN 
THE ROYAL 
GARDENS. 
GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR USE. 
T HIS most valuable Manure can be applied dry ; a small Quantity should then be scattered 
round each plant, and carefully stirred into the soil with a fork or rake. When used in 
this way one or two ounces may be put on the Garden per square yard of ground. The 
best wav to use it, especially with window and frame plants, is, however, to mix one table* 
spoonful of the Guano with one gallon of water, stir well the mixture and apply it to liie 
roots with a watering pot about three times a week. 
For Vines, three or four times the above quantity may be advantageously employed ; 
whilst growing, and especially at the time of stoning, the solution only should be applied, say 
four table-spoonfuls to the gallon of water; but in the earlier stages of growth it is best to 
apply the Guano in its dry state, at the rate of about half a pound to the square yard. 
For Chrysanthemums, Azaleas and other shrubs, this Guano is the best stimulant 
and food known. Either mix it in its diy state with the soil before potting (i part in a iooj or 
use it as a top dressing: or in a solution of one table-spoonful to the gallon; Chrysanthemums 
are especially remarkable for quickness in absorbing the properties of the Guano, and they 
may be fed with it freely. 
For Boses apply the solution (one table-spoonful to the gallon of water) beginning at 
the latter end of the year. 
For Bulbs and Ferns, use the Guano as a liquid manure only. 
For Orchids, mix in its dry state when potting, and afterwards use the solution. 
For Primulas, Geraniums, Fuchsias. Cinerarias and similarly rooted plants, 
the linuid only should be applied after potting, the Guano in its dry state being used mixed 
with the soil before potting or planting out. 
For Violets. To secure Violets from October to March, mix lightly with the soil before 
planting, afterwards use in a liquid or dry state. 
For Vegetables and Fruit one cannot do better than follow the 
general directions given above. On ground where it is intended vegetable 
seed should be sown, use one to two ounces per square yard as a top 
dressing, afterwards raked in, and if the crop is found to require further 
stimulant apply between the rows in the same way. 
For Lawns and Grass apply as a top dressing, one or two ounces 
per sauare yard. Distribution over the surface should be as even as 
possible. 
In all outdoor application the Guano is best used when there is a likeli- 
hood of rain or in showery weather ; if hand watering is practicable so 
much the better. 
CAUTION . — Care mull be taken to nee no more than the prescribed quantity ; carelessness 
in thi$ reepeet hae eometimet led to injurious results. TO BE KEPT DST. 
TWENTY AWARDS OF MERIT. 
AEGISTCKtD. 
THE ON E THING NEEDFUL 
