IN SUMMER 



made inconspicuous by painting it a dull green. 

 The slow, steady outflow of water will keep 

 the soil evenly moist if the hole in the can is 

 of the right size. This must be determined by 

 experiment. It is an easy matter to fill the can 

 every day, or oftener if necessary, and put it 

 in place, but it is not an easy matter to mount 

 a chair or the step-ladder and apply water 

 in the old way. 



