MANAGEMENT 177 
inch pot (a few of the geranium cuttings may re- 
quire a 2 1-2 inch pot), fill it level with the sifted 
soil and with the forefinger make a hole large enough 
to receive the roots of the cutting and half its length, 
without bending the roots up. With the thumbs 
press down the dirt firmly on either side of the 
cutting, and give the pot a clean, short rap, either 
with the hand or by striking its bottom against the 
bench (which should be about waist-high) to firm 
and level the earth in it. With a little practice this 
operation becomes a very easy and quick one. Place 
the pots side by side and give a thorough watering. 
Keep in a shaded place, or shade with newspapers, 
for four or six days, and as soon as growth begins, 
move the pots apart, to allow the free circulation of 
air before the plants crowd. The time for repot- 
ting in a larger size pot is shown by the condition 
of the roots; they should have formed a network 
about the side of the pot, but not have remained 
there long enough to become tough or hard. They 
should still be white ‘‘ working” roots. To repot, 
remove the ball of earth from the old pot, by invert- 
ing, striking the rim of the pot against the edge of 
the bench (a light tap should be sufficient), taking 
care to have the index and middle finger on either 
side of the plant stem, to hold it readily. Put in 
the bottom of the new pot sufficient earth to bring 
the top of the ball of roots, when placed 
upon it, a little below the rim of the pot. Hold 
