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June 6, 1835
South Branch Intelligencer
Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia
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Article from Farmer and Gardener on using liquid manures like soot-water solution and soap suds to benefit vegetables such as peas and asparagus, and flowers, based on practical experience sufficient for garden maintenance.
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AGRICULTURE.
From the Farmer and Gardener.
Liquid Manures.--In the preceding volume of this work, page 134, there is a very interesting article on the propriety of using liquid manures for purposes of horticulture; a solution of soot and water is therein recommended, in the proportion of six quarts of the former to a hogshead of the latter. This mixture has been found to exercise a most salutary influence on Peas, Asparagus, and a variety of other vegetables, to which it has been applied: we do not doubt the fact stated, and would here observe that the soap suds made in a farmer's family, which is mostly thrown away, is one of the most effective manures, that can be applied to vegetables and flowers of all kinds. From an experience of several years, we can testify to its invigorating effects. There are but few extensive who do not make sufficient quantity of this article, in the course of the year, to keep a garden of tolerable size, not only in good condition, but rich enough to secure good crops of vegetables.
From the Farmer and Gardener.
Liquid Manures.--In the preceding volume of this work, page 134, there is a very interesting article on the propriety of using liquid manures for purposes of horticulture; a solution of soot and water is therein recommended, in the proportion of six quarts of the former to a hogshead of the latter. This mixture has been found to exercise a most salutary influence on Peas, Asparagus, and a variety of other vegetables, to which it has been applied: we do not doubt the fact stated, and would here observe that the soap suds made in a farmer's family, which is mostly thrown away, is one of the most effective manures, that can be applied to vegetables and flowers of all kinds. From an experience of several years, we can testify to its invigorating effects. There are but few extensive who do not make sufficient quantity of this article, in the course of the year, to keep a garden of tolerable size, not only in good condition, but rich enough to secure good crops of vegetables.
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Agricultural Advice
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Liquid Manures
Soap Suds
Horticulture
Peas
Asparagus
Vegetables
Flowers
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Discusses benefits of liquid manures including soot-water solution for peas, asparagus, and other vegetables; recommends reusing soap suds as effective manure for vegetables and flowers, based on years of experience, sufficient for maintaining a garden.