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singly in small 60 size pots (31n.) and return them to 
the cases for a few days till re-established. Gradually 
inure them to the air of the house and then transfer 
them to a shelf or bench close to the glass where the 
night temperature is not allowed to sink below 50°. 
When they commence to grow pinch out the tips to 
induce a bushy habit. When the roots reach the 
sides of the pots the latter should be transferred to 
a frame with a temperature of 45° by night, rising 
to 50° by day. 
During the above stages the plants are liable to 
be infested with greenfly, red spider, and thrips. A 
light fumigation may be given occasionally to hold 
these pests in check; but a safer plan is to dust the 
plants with flowers of sulphur for red spider and to 
rub off the greenfly with the fingers or a small brush. 
The last named is the most troublesome and per- 
sistent enemy, soon ruining the young plants if 
allowed to multiply. 
While the plants are making progress in the 
frames it may be necessary to pinch the shoots again, 
especially those that are taking the lead and giving 
the plants a straggling appearance. The second 
stopping depends much on the variety and the 
weather. Some time in April, according to the age 
of the plants, they will require repotting. This 
becomes necessary before the roots get matted 
round the sides of the pots, the object being to keep 
them growing. It may be accomplished to best 
advantage just after the pinched plants commence 
pushing out fresh side shoots. Plenty of air night 
and day at this seascn is necessary to maintain a 
healthy, sturdy growth. 
The Second Potting. 
At the second shift they will require 48-size pots, 
and a more substantial or richer compost. Equal 
portions of fibrous loam and leaf soil will still suffice 
with sufficient sand to make it porous. Many 
growers add peat if the loam 1s at all heavy, together 
with a good proportion of well-decayed cow manure, 
dried and broken up finely so that it will pass 
through a fine meshed sieve or riddle. Pot firmly 
and stand the plants back in the frame, keeping it 
clese till the roots commence moving again. No 
water should be given for a few days as shading 
may be given to prevent flagging. 
During May and June the warmth of the sun will 
