IN SUMMER 



down on its handle slowly and carefully. 

 This lifts the mass of earth containing the 

 plant in such a manner that it seldom breaks 

 apart, consequently the roots are not disturbed 

 in the least. Trim off the edges of the block 

 to fit your pot, drop the plant into it, crowd 

 it down firmly, and the work is done. Set the 

 plants in a shaded place for a few days before 

 removing them to the house. Shower them 

 daily, but do not apply water to their roots 

 until the surface of the soil looks dry. When 

 you take them indoors, put them in a cool room 

 if possible. If they are kept in very warm 

 rooms, their growth is slender and weak. 

 They will not be injured by weather that has 

 a frosty edge to it. Frequent showering will 

 keep down red spider, and the application of 

 Ivory-soap infusion will destroy aphides if 

 they attack the plants, as they are likely to, 

 indoors. 



NOW is the time to start many plants for 

 winter use. Get them well under way 

 before cool weather comes if you want them to 

 give satisfaction in winter. Geraniums, Abu- 

 tilons, Begonias, Heliotropes, Salvias, and 



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