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4. Filling and Draining of Pots. To fill a pot or 

 box for plants, making provision for free drainage. 



5. Pathways and Borders. To make a neat edge 

 to a pathway and keep the path free of weeds and 

 dead leaves. 



6. Propagation by Seeds. To sow small seeds in 

 regular furrows and cover them to a correct depth. 



7. Protection of Seeds from Ants. To protect a box 

 in which seeds are to be sown so that ants cannot get at 

 them. 



8. Careful Watering. To water seeds sown, seedlings, 

 and delicate plants without damaging them. 



9. Propagation by Cuttings. To make, set, and care 

 for cuttings. 



10. Transplanting. To transplant seedlings, as well 

 as established plants, with an intact ball of soil. 



11. Removal of Weeds. To remove weeds from a 

 garden bed or pathway be/ore they seed. 



12. Insect Pests. To search plants regularly for 

 pests likely to attack them. 



13. Soil Cultivation. To loosen the soil around the 

 roots of a growing plant without injuring them. 



14. Application of Manure. To fork in well-rotted 

 stable manure round the roots of a plant. 



15. Care of Tools. To keep tools in good working 

 order, sharp, and with well-fitting handles, and to put 

 them away in one place after use. 



16. General Tidiness. To keep a garden tidy, re- 

 moving bits of paper, dead branches, withered flowers, 

 &c. 



