that it comes in contact with it when moved 

 by the breeze. 



(a) horseshoe-shaped zinc shade, one foot 

 long and six inches deep ; (b) the socket with 

 iron arm ; (c) stake ; (d) wooden wedge. 



When the buds are expanding the applica- 

 tion of liquid manure is very beneficial. 

 Sulphate of iron will add greatly to the 

 brilliancy of the flowers. I was once told by 

 an Indian gardener that the best way to get 

 exhibition blooms is to leave a clear stem of 

 one foot from the ground when pruning the 

 plants ; then prune away all branches except 

 three. Remove the soil from the roots ex- 

 posing them to the sun for a few days, then 

 add good decayed manure and cover with 

 some soil again. 



The exhibitor should go over his flowers on 

 the evening before the Show day and select a 

 number of promising blooms. The flowers 



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