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often simply ridiculous. Sizes all out of proportioa to plants, ves- 

 sels glazed inside and out with no vent to let surplus water escape. 

 The perfect pot is a vcrj' porous cup with a large hole in the bottom. 

 A large plant with lots of leaves may live and thrive in a tin 'can, 

 because it takes up all the water supplied, but in the tub the small 

 plant dies because the soil becomes sodden and sour, not being able 

 to make use of so much fluid. 



In the open, nature supplies trees and plants with a porous soil. 

 The surplus water soaks away and the plant grows. To be the best 

 cultivators we must closely imitate nature, and the more nearly we 

 do so, the better success will crown our efforts. 



Is there room for more florists and is there money to be made in 

 tlie business? There is plenty of room and plenty of money, but 

 the room and money are both at the top. Superior men are called 

 for. Men of excellent, general education, willing to work with 

 hand and brain, applying themselves 365 days every year are the 

 sort we want and the kind to benefit the country. The time is not 

 coming but is here, when there are enough men to do the menial 

 work ; the need is for leaders to set them to work and well trained 

 men in any business can do that, and ours is no exception. We 

 want men who not only know in theory but by actual practice, how 

 to build homes, heat them, and grow the plants to fill them. Such 

 men will be sought after in trade and in society and there will be 

 the closest companionship between them and their patrons. Plant 

 culture will be a pleasure and all because more is known about it. 

 More education in floriculture is what we need to enjoy it more. 



