OF WATER 



ly washing. Take them to the kitchen or bath- 

 room, and drench them thoroughly. 



Never fall into the "little and often" habit 

 of applying water. This consists in applying 

 just enough to wet the surface, whenever you 

 happen to think of it. It is a pernicious prac- 

 tice, for the appearance of the surface deceives 

 you into the belief that the soil below is moist, 

 while it may be really dry. You need not ex- 

 pect to grow good plants if you water them 

 according to this method. 



