OF WATER 



ly washing. Take them to the kitchen or bath- 

 room, and drench them thoroughly. 



Never fall into the "little and often" habit 

 of applying water. This consists in applying 

 just enough to wet the surface, whenever you* 

 happen to think of it. It is a pernicious prac- 

 tice, for the appearance of the surface deceives 

 you into the belief that the soil below is moist, 

 while it may be really dry. You need not ex- 

 pect to grow good plants if you water them 

 according to this method. 



