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BARR & SON, 12 & 13, King Street, Covent Garden, LONDON 
Exlrncl from Mr. WILLIAM TU N NTNGTON'S * Liverpool) Cultural Directions for 
the Chrysanthemum, 1890, Jjnibllsliw) 'by Mr. ROBERT OWEN, Floral Nut. sent . 
Maidenhead. 
*' W© have tried the majority of Artificial Manures, and this year we have used 
Ichthemic Guano for the first time : I am very favourably impressed with this us it 
is very quick in action, as is shown by the top of the pot becoming quickly covered 
with white, healthy roots." 
Extract from Messrs. DROVER'S work, The Chrysanthemum anti its Growth. 189 2 . 
“ Last year was a rather wet season, and we withheld a great quantity of our usual 
stimulants, and took to the wonderful Fertilizer, Pure Ichthemic Guano, and wo 
proved to be more successful than ever. We recommend it to all growers as a Chry- 
santhemum food. It is wonderfully quick at its woik, and must be used with great 
care ; it is much best to use it often, than to give a lot all at once. We started its use 
the last week in July by dusting the surface soil all over, and soon found that the 
plants were feeding from it, as the roots came to the top and stood up like small pins 
quite while. Some growers, doubtless, would prefer to water the plants with it, and 
there is no doubt it would be doing still more good, as the botfojn roots would' have . 
more chance of feeding from it ; we should have applied it in water form if the 
SUl Lr?f r 1 I,U ^ n r ot ^ ecn qu ! tc s " v,vt dusting, as before mentioned, if over done, it would be more likely 
.. . , roots, if the plants were at all dry; ours thrived from it fast last year, used with care 
a little and often. 
Messrs. Drover are also winners of the Challenge Plate l&38-9-90.af Portsmouth Show dt Challenge R.A.Cup, 1802. 
h rom BRUCE FINDLAY, Esq., Curator and Secretary, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Manchester, April 6th, 1889. 
'' c have tested Ichthemic Guano and find the result very satisfactory upon such plants as Chrysanthe- 
mums and Roses. Rhododendrons and other shrubs al&o derive much benefit from a top dressing of the Guano.” 
<1 D * rom Mr* BENJAMIN CANT, The Celebrated Rose Grower, Colchester, April 22nd, 1890. 
Please send me a further supply of Ichthomlc Guano, as the quantity previously sent appears to 
nave left its mark where applied." 
The Gardener's Magazins says :■ — “ Ichthemic Guano, as the name implies, is a preparation from fishy 
sources, and is intended tuid adapted for sustaining plant life in the way of a manure. The analysis shows 
almut ; , 1 h.t cent, of phosphatic ami nitrogenous compounds, a high figure for these valuable constituents of 
vegetable fabrics, and, as com pa ret l with the price of the article, justifying its general use." 
Wr Testimony, of The People — "Amongst Artificial Fertilizers we have found nothing better than 
icntncmic Guano for giving size to the flowers and maintaining the foliage in health." — Oct. 21th, 1889. 
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GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR USE. 
rniUS most valuable Manure can be applied dry; a small quantity should then be 
J- 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 way to use it, especially with window and frame plants, is, however 
to mix one tablespoonful of the Guano with one gallon of water, stir well the mixture and 
apply it to the 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 tablespoonfuls 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 fdod known. Either mix it in its dry state with the soil before pottim* 
(r part in ioo), or use it as a top dressing, or in a solution of one tablespoonful to the 
gallon ; Chrysanthemums are especially remarkable for quickness in absorbin'* the 
properties of the Guano, and they may be fed with it freely. 
For Roses apply the solution (one tablespoonful 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, or 
dissolve in shallow pans of water and allow it to evaporate. 
For Primulas, Geraniums, Fuchsias, Cinerarias and similarly 
rooted plants, the liquid only should be applied after potting, the Guano in its dry state 
being used mixed with the soil before potting or planting out(l part Guano to too parts soil). 
For Violets. To secure Violets from October to March, mix lightly 
with the soil before planting, afterwardruse in a liquid or dry state. 
For Vegetables and Fruit one cannot do better than follow 
the general directions given above. On the ground where it is intended 
vegetable seed should be sown, use one or two ounces per square yard 
as a top dressing, afterwards raked in, and if thecrop 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 square yard. Distribution over the surface should be as even 
as possible. 
In all outdoor application the Guano is best used when there is a 
likelihood of rain or in showery weather ; if hand watering is practicable 
so much the better. 
CAUTION . — Cure must be taken to use no more than the prescribed quantity ; careless- 
ness in this respect has sometimes led to injurious results. TO BE KEPT DRY. 
BARR & SON, 12 & 13, King Street, Covent Garden, LONDON. 
