GENERAL DIRECTIONS. 187 



For outside work lengths of temporary iron piping screwed'into posi- 

 tion wherever necessary should be provided so as to use the hose low 

 down among the plants, never allowing the water to be squirted on the 

 soil. A good plan is to use distributors, one of which can be made in a 

 few minutes if the necessary material is at hand. Take a piece of zinc, 

 about a foot long and 5 inches wide, bend the sides for half its length 

 so as to clasp the end of the hose to hold it in position, and tie with 

 wire. The other end should overlap the end of the hose by about 6 

 inches, and be turned up slightly so as to meet the water, distributing 

 it in such a manner as will enable the soil to absorb it without being 

 disturbed in the least. This will also prevent the foliage and flowers 

 from being spattered with muddy water. 



