CULTURE FOR EXHIBITION 



tions, but cooler treatment is necessary, no bottom heat 

 is needed- and a temperature of fifty degrees is suf- 

 ficient. The bed should be given a thorough watering 

 when the cuttings are in, and if the house is not on 



Fig. 3 YOUNG PLANT IN RIGHT CONDITION FOR FIRST 

 POTTING 



a northern aspect they must be shaded from bright 

 sun, and be slightly sprayed overhead on bright days, 

 the aim being to keep them in a fresh, plump con- 

 dition till roots are emitted. Small growers having a 

 few plants, and who have not the convenience of a 

 propagating house, may prefer to insert the cuttings 



