200 Gardening Under Glass 



much depends on the condition of stock. If in a 

 healthy growing state they will take more 

 moisture at the roots. But one thing should be 

 borne in mind: whenever the bed is watered, 

 whether in summer or winter, give it a thor- 

 ough watering, then no more until absolutely 

 necessary. This, in my opinion, is one of the 

 secrets of success for all plant culture. It 

 would be an advantage through the winter to 

 water and spray with warm water, having the 

 water of the same temperature as that of the 

 house. Keep the atmosphere fairly well charged 

 with moisture at all times and syringe the plants 

 on bright days — but avoid syringing when the 

 fruit is in bloom. After the Pineapples are 

 thoroughly established feeding will be in order, 

 particularly after the fruit is set and swelling 

 away. I have found Clay's Fertilizer excellent 

 for them, say a handful to a three-gallon canful 

 of water, mixed with the water, using enough 

 water to give the bed a fair soaking. Manure 

 water is also good^cow manure preferred. Still 

 this all applies to healthy, vigorous stock. The 

 aim should be to produce good strong plants. 

 Then naturally one may expect fine fruit, which 

 cannot be obtained from weak, puny plants. 



Good judgment as regards airing should be 

 used. When the thermometer falls below 80 



