THE SUMMER CARE 



I leave all plants intended for use in the 

 house next winter in their pots in summer. 

 In fact, my house-plants remain in their pots 

 the year round. They are always under con- 

 trol. They can be so treated that they will 

 bloom or rest. They do not make such ram- 

 pant growth as they would if planted in the 

 garden, but I am never in dread of the fall, as 

 their roots are not to be disturbed, and by 

 proper treatment they can be brought to the 

 critical period of removal to the house in 

 strong and healthy condition. Though the 

 change from out- to indoors will naturally 

 affect them to a considerable extent, they will 

 speedily recover from it and be ready for 

 active work by the beginning of the New 

 Year. 



A veranda that will shelter them from too 

 great heat and from winds is a good place for 

 house-plants during summer. But a much 

 better place is a shed constructed expressly 

 for them. Such a shed is easily made by set- 

 ting four posts in the ground to support a 

 roof of lath or narrow strips of wood, placed 

 about an inch apart. This will allow them to 

 get all the sunshine they need, and this with- 

 out any danger of scorching, as the shifting 



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