The proportion of plant food, to organic natter in this 
peat compost or manure is equivalent to that.of good stable 
manure. This rich manure is cheaply and easily prepared, and 
is useful for all purposes. 
The Best .Way , is the preparation of peat-humus soil by 
combining Peat Moss with any availaole liquid or solid manure 
from large or small animals or birds, and by composting the 
mixture in heaps. The object of this procedure is to eliminate 
the disagreeable properties of the manure, such as i^s smell^and 
its influence on the quality of vegetables, etc., while the.de¬ 
composition of the peat particles is hastened at the same time. 
In the case of cattle and other animals the peat is used 
as litter in the usual way. Shake the litter up every day and 
add a little fresh peat to replace that removed with the manure 
from time to time. In the case of birds and poultry, spread a 
thin layer of Peat Moss on the dropping boards. Rake this over 
daily, and only remove it when it begins to smell. 
Build up the mixture of manure and peat to obtained into 
a heap of triangular section about 2 ft. high and immediately 
cover it with soil. It is essential that poultry manure.be well 
moistened before this is done. As more and more manure is. 
collected, add it to the length of the heap, not to its height. 
When enough has been obtained, dig the heap over thoroughly, 
build it up into triangular shape as before, and.cover with soil. 
In a few weeks time turn it over again. The addition of 6 lbs. 
of-Kainit per bale of Peat Moss used is recommended to make up 
for deficiency of Potash in the manure. Leave the heap a few 
more weeks, when it will have the structure and smell of.good 
compost, and is ready for use as a very efficient fertiliser. 
If this method is adopted, an excellent organic manure 
is obtained in a short time (about two months), and at a minimum 
of expense . ___ 
Peat Moss should also be used for composting kitchen and 
garden refuse, leaves, etc. Arrange the refuse in alternate 
layers with a mixture of Peat Moss and soil. The section of the 
heap should be triangular and its maximum height 2 ft. 6 ins., 
while it is essential to keep it in a moist condition. The 
addition of fertilisers as suggested under the heading "A Better 
Way” is also desirable, because in addition to the prevision of 
plant food, they help to accelerate the decomposition of the 
garbage and refuse. 
Treated in this way, the mixture will be ready for use 
in the short time of five ox six months. The addition of Peat 
and the fertilisers suggested promotes and hastens the decom¬ 
position of kitchen and garden refuse. The presence.of the peat 
leads to better aeration of the heap and keeps it moister, while 
the peat itself -is converted into the right.material for the 
development of the so essential soil bacteria. 
