Chapter TJTENTT-FOUR 



Chapter of 3Bon't0 



DON'T forget to air the hotbeds on warm, 

 sunny days, and to protect them on 

 cold ones. 

 Don't forget that plants need room 

 to develop, and set them far enough 

 apart to make this possible. 



Don't forget to water the window-boxes every day, 

 and to keep the sand in the sand-box wet all the 

 time. 



Don't forget to go over the Pansies and Sweet- 

 peas every day, and remove all withered flowers. 

 Don't let them suffer for want of water at any period 

 of their bloom. 



Don't try to raise more plants than you have room 

 for, or strength and time to cultivate. A few plants 

 well cared for are better than a neglected garden 

 a most discouraging sight. The gardener will find 

 enough real difficulty without inviting disaster. 



Don't try to follow all the advice that is offered 

 you; make up your mind what you want to do and 

 go steadily ahead. If you fail you will know how, 



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