318 LABORATORY MANUAL OF AGRICULTURE 



depth of the prepared soil so that the plant will have the proper 

 position in the pot when its roots just touch the soil. Re- 

 move a plant from the starting box and place it in position 

 in the pot. Spread the roots of the plant out well and 

 sprinkle prepared soil between them. Press the soil firmly 

 about the roots and stem. Fill the pot with soil to within 

 one half inch of the top. Add water slowly until it starts to 

 run from the drain at the bottom of the pot. Place the pot 

 in the laboratory window or in some other convenient place 

 where it will have sufficient light and heat for growth. 

 Water the plant at frequent intervals to keep it in good 

 growing condition. Pot each plant in a similar manner. 



