CHAPTER XXII. 



TIME TO RE-POT LARGE CAMELLIAS. 



THE best time to re-pot large Camellia plants is during 

 the months of January and February. At this time the 

 plants will be nearly through flowering, and many of them 

 will be preparing to make their new growth of wood, 

 which is to form the buds for the coming fall and winter's 

 flowers. 



Many growers give as a reason for objecting to re-pot- 

 ting at this time, that, by handling the plant, many of the 

 flowers remaining on the plant will be spoiled. 



I consider that fresh soil is needed just before the 

 plants begin to grow. 



The young growth needs nourishment. 



I advise all re-potting to be done during the months 

 named. The flowers at this time are but Of little import- 

 ance compared with the advantage the young growth will 

 gain by having fresh soil. 



Many more plants will require fresh drainage than will 

 need larger pots or tubs. 



Do not disturb good healthy-looking plants until you 

 are sure that the roots have extended to the sides of the 

 tub or pot. 



It may be difficult, in only using one size larger pot, to 

 get the soil well around the ball and leave no air holes. 



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