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sand with a large pointed label and transferred to small 
pots containing a suitable compost, in which they flourish. 
A small bell-glass is generally placed near at hand to 
stand over anything choice or delicate, and so to prevent 
an undue evaporation through the leaves before roots 
are formed. 
With such thorough drainage and with the porous 
material it is almost impossible to over-water. Applied 
with a rose watering-pot, the water runs through the 
sand almost like passing through a sieve. It is abun- 
dantly supplied twice daily in warm weather. A light 
shade is provided by stippling the front sashes and the 
glass-lights just over the box with whiting and milk. 
The material sold under the name of ‘‘ Summer Cloud ”’ 
answers this purpose admirably. On extra bright days 
it may be necessary to lay a sheet of paper over young, 
fresh cuttings during the hottest part of the day. 
The above provides an easy and safe means of rearing 
a great variety of tender plants with a minimum of 
labour, always bearing in mind that the sand must of 
necessity be kept constantly moist to prevent the tender 
young occupants from flagging. 
