Notwithstanding the repeated recommendations of practical men in favor of liquid manure, but little attention is paid to the subject If it bo of the vast importance which it is said to be, why is it so little used? Why does not every garden contain its tank, in connection with the manure heap? To make such an arrangement, to provide a receptacle to retain the juices of the decaying weeds in the rubbish heap, can neither be difficult nor expensive; and if it be practicable and easy of accomplishment to provide for the latter, the same arrangement would be suitable for the manure heap. A common tub or cask of any kind will answer the purpose, and if it is leaky of itself, it may be rendered water-tight by puddling round the outside. It is supposed, of course, to be placed with its upper end level with the ground, or as much under the surface as will ensure drainage running into it. I have applied it in various ways, and in every instance with results which have proved its value. On my flower beds I have used it freely daring winter, and especially in frosty weather, when snow was on the ground, I have several tanks, but they are all connected with each other.

In one of these I have fixed a large wooden pump, through which the liquid is drawn and carried to the flower beds and borders, as time permits.