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latter till the first week in October or a little 

 later, depending on circumstances. The object 

 of this is to encourage root action, so that the 

 plants will go into winter in good growth. 



As winter approaches, syringing may be done 

 two or three times a week according to weather 

 conditions. 



Maintain a night temperature of 42 to 45 de- 

 grees and 55 degrees in clear weather by day. 

 Should the foliage be wet in the evening after 

 syringing, leave some air on the frame or green- 

 house and turn on a little heat. This should be 

 done irrespective of weather conditions at the 

 time, as otherwise they may get what is com- 

 monly called leaf spots, or blisters. 



In watering the plants, always do it in the 

 morning and be sure the soil is wet through to 

 the bottom of the roots. Before watering the 

 plants, examine the soil under the surface. If 

 it should hold together when squeezed in the 

 hand, there is sufficient moisture. On the other 

 hand, there may be spots where the bed will 

 dry out more quickly, in which case water where 

 necessary. To water them properly, go over the 

 beds twice, as otherwise the best elements of the 

 soil will be washed out, so that a little patience is 

 time well spent. 



Toward the end of January the plants may 



