AUGUST: FIRST WEEK 199 



pots, carefully soaking all the soil from about the roots, and 

 repotting in fresh, new soil in pots of the same size. They 

 should be quite severely cut back at the same time. 



Overwatering at the time of transplanting, even in hot 

 weather, should be avoided. Until the new root system is 

 well established the amount of water that the plant can take 

 up is greatly limited. Sprinkling the tops, on the other 

 hand, reduces the tax put upon the roots during this time. 



Frequent syringing with clear, cold water, using as much 

 force as possible, is one of the most important points in 

 keeping the plants in a fresh, healthy, disease and insect 

 free condition during the summer. Sharp watch should be 

 kept for insect enemies, and tobacco dust or kerosene emul- 

 sion used at the first appearance. 



