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to become drawn. A makeshift frame, of boards on edge and spare 
lights, such as was described in another chapter, will answer well. 
The pots may be stood on a bed of cinders. For a few days after 
potting the plants should be shaded from hot sun, and kept close. 
As soon as signs of growth are apparent, air must be given, and 
shading should be discontinued. Give more air, and daily 
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FIG. 49.—See also Fig. 48, previous page.’ 
R, the plant put intoa 9-inch pot: w~, Invincible crocks over the apertures ; 
vy, drainage; w, layer of moss; z, rough parts of the compost ; 
y, new soil; z, space for water. 
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syringings, as the plants progress, and they will make sturdy speci- 
mens. 
By the end of September they should be quite ready for the 
flowering pots, which may be 6 inches in diameter, except in the case 
of very strong plants, which may have 7-inch pots. Drain the pots 
carefully in accordance with previous advice. Fibrous loam should 
form the bulk of the soil, but a fourth each of peat and decayed 
