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ment of small plants earlier in the season, when an infestation first becomes 

 noticeable, would be even more practical. 



Leaves selected for propagating tolerate water baths of these temperature- 

 intervals, and the treatment of healthy leaf-cuttings from infested or unfamiliar 

 outside sources during the winter propagating season is recommended as a means 

 to a clean start. 



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