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Universal Composts

The pre-cut across, just below an eye or joint, with as paration of many separate kinds of composts smooth a section as possible, observing not to may be obviated by the general use of the following mixture: Fibrous peat, 1 part; leaf- , 1 part; leafmould, 2 parts; thoroughly rotted dung, 1 part; light hazelly loam, 4 parts; and 1 part sharp sand. There is scarcely any flowering plant but will grow well in such a mixture, and if peat is not to be had, an additional part of leaf-mould may take its place.