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it can be managed, protection also from heavy rains 

 until the plants are well established. If the soil used 

 for potting be nicely moist without being sticky, water 

 will not be required for some days. Plants intended 

 for border decoration can be put out without delay, 

 placing some fine soil about their roots to encourage 

 quick action. Stand the potted plants out in the 

 open on a deep ash-bottom or on slates to prevent 

 the ingress of worms into the pots. 



APRIL 



Any tall-growing plants should have their shoots 

 tied out carefully to stakes, as high winds are apt 

 to snap off the growing stems. If warm weather sets 

 in with drying influences the plants should be freely 

 watered, and it is under such conditions of weather 

 that green-fly is apt to gather on the plants. It should 

 be dislodged by fumigation or otherwise. Any decay- 

 ing leaves should be removed, and no weeds permitted 

 to grow on the surface of the soil. Seed may now be 

 sown in well-drained pans or pots of fine soil, and 

 placed in a cold frame. 



MAY 



The necessary operations during this month greatly 

 depend upon the weather. The plants should be fully 

 exposed, but if possible screened from the action of 

 boisterous winds. Should the weather set in warm 

 and dry copious waterings will be necessary, other- 

 wise the water-pot should be used with caution. Keep 



