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soil. The proportions of the different ingredients used vary 
with different plants. The soil should be moderately moist, 
and should be closely pressed about the roots. The details 
of potting are shown in Figs. 146 to 149. 
Shifting is the changing of a plant from one pot to an- 
other, usually a largerone. Plants in small pots are usually 
shifted as often as their roots begin to crowd, and the shift- 
Fic. 146. Fic. 147. 
Fig. 146. The workman takes a pot in his left hand, and at the same timea 
handful of potting soil in the right hand. 
Fig. 147. He places the soil in the pot, pressing it against one side with the 
right hand, while he picks up a plant with the left hand. 
ing is continued as long as further growth is desired. When 
bloom is desired, the pots are permitted to become filled 
with roots (136). 
The pots into which plants are to be shifted should be pre- 
pared as directed for potting. A little potting soil is placed 
in the bottom of the pot, or over the drainage material, 
after which the plant to be shifted is tipped out of its pot, 
by inverting the latter, placing the hand upon the surface of 
