140 THE BEGINNEE'S GARDEN BOOK 



attraction, quite to the surface, where it can be seen shining. 

 The plants should then be promptly removed from the 

 water, and set in their places to drain. This is, of course, 

 a more troublesome method than the first, and is likely to 

 give the plants, for a few minutes, more water than they 

 really need. But it makes sure that they have enough. 



If you follow these directions carefully you will have, 

 before long, a group of sturdy plants ready for the garden. 



REVIEW QUESTIONS 



1. Explain the advantages of pots used for seedlings. 



2. Describe various substitutes. 



3. Explain your system of potting. Of repotting. 



4. How can pots be easily watered? 



