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THE CULTURE OF POT-PLANTS 



the roots. The injurious effect on them of Hme has already 

 been mentioned. Heaths are sometimes attacked by mildew. 



x-s'^' 



Fig. 21. — Young Fuchsia, to be stopped as shown, or even 

 lower, to make it bushy. 



In that case it is best to carry them out into the air and 

 spray them with a solution of fresh sulphide of potassium 

 (^ oz. to I gal. of water). 



Fuchsia. — These plants, when well managed, flower 

 so profusely and for such a long time that they are great 



