IN THE HOUSE 



Vigor of constitution stands for more than 

 rapidity of development. 



If the young plants seem to be too thick in 

 the seed-box, it may be well to put them into 

 small pots, singly. In lifting them from the 

 box, proceed with great care, to avoid injur- 

 ing their delicate roots. Never take hold of 

 them by their tops, in removing them, but 

 lift them from beneath by using a broad- 

 bladed knife, or some similar tool, making 

 sure to insert it below the roots. In this way 

 enough soil will come up with each plant to 

 prevent exposure of the root-system. 



When you have the young plants thoroughly 

 established in pots they will be under much 

 better control than when in the seed-box. 

 It is considerable trouble to pot them, but it 

 pays to do so. 



As soon as the weather will admit of it, 

 put them out of doors during the middle of 

 the day, in a place sheltered from the wind, 

 but exposed to the sun. Be sure, however, 

 to bring them inside before the temperature 

 begins to fall. 



Do not put them into the ground until it 

 has become warm. 



