32 Growing Flowers 



cooler temperature before they are taken out of 

 doors. 



A potted azalea may be planted out of doors 

 during the summer, the plant remaining in the 

 pot, and taken up again in the fall with excellent 

 results. Plants will blossom profusely for several 

 winters just at Christmas time if properly cared for. 

 It should have a great deal of sunlight for several 

 weeks before Christmas. 



Azaleas should be pruned immediately after the 

 flowers fade, and the plants should be kept in a 

 warm moist temperature for several weeks after 

 pruning when they should be brought to the fresh 

 air and sunlight to remain until fall. 



In potting azaleas, the earth should be put into 

 the pot in layers and each layer packed down firm. 

 Loose soil will prove detrimental to the root 

 growth and the plants will not flourish. 



Azaleas require very careful watering. If they 

 become dry they will soon die. If too much 

 water is applied to them, they will damp off. 

 They should be kept moderately moist at all 

 times. 



