here again, is suggested economy in one of its most attractive 
forms, economy in both material and labour, plus a standard oi 
efficiency which is rare. j 
As a root-promoting medium this substance has a strange^] 
stimulative effect. What it is which causes this root activity 
science does not yet clearly understand. But there is, nevertheless 
abundant testimony to prove that sphagnum moss not only en¬ 
courages fibrous root energy to a remarkable degree in the 
ordinary course of cultivation, but also in propagation of difficult 
subjects by cuttings, in seed raising, bulb culture, propagation 
from tubers, forcing, and a host of other ways, has yielded sur¬ 
prising results. 
There was a time when we pinned our faith to stable manure 
and leaf mould, which provided both humus and nitrogen, but 
• in sphagnum moss peat we have found that which does all that 
the old manures did as providers of humus, and a great deal more. 
It has proved to be one of the most reliable elements ever used 
for the fixing of nitrogen and other plant foods, which it holds 
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in solution for root absorption. Its natural purity places it far 
beyond leaf mould and the like, and at the same time it is clean 
to handle, light, portable, and extremely easily applied. 
How to use it. 
□ amp the Moss Peat down well and do not dig it in too deep. On light and sandy soils 
one pit is quite sufficient, as it wiil then be correctly placed to hold moisture where it is most 
wanted. On heavy soils it Is enough to hoe it into the top layer where its presence will ensure 
against caking and binding and will aid the necessary aeration of the soil. 
Generally speaking, a layer of Moss Peat Mould about two inches thick spread over the 
soil and either dug or hoed in, as suggested for light and heavy soils respectively, will be enough 
for the first treatment, and this should be repeated from time to time until a soli of the required 
character has been developed. If the soil Is particularly porous or stiff as the case may be, a 
greater quantity of Moss Peat can be used for the first treatment with advantage- 
On opening a bale of Moss Peat, break it up as fine as possible, wet it thoroughly and 
expose it to the air for two or three days before application. In wet weather, all that is necessary 
is to break up the bale and let the rain do the rest. 
