SUMMER CARE 



be examined daily to make sure they are getting 

 all the moisture they need at their roots. Keep 

 this in mind. 



I have never been able to see that sinking 

 or plunging plants saved much trouble, if 

 they are given the amount of attention neces- 

 sary to keep them in good condition; there- 

 fore I have no hesitancy in advising keeping 

 one's plants in pots over summer, but keeping 

 them out of the ground, on veranda or under 

 shed. If this is done, we are pretty sure to 

 give them a proper amount of attention, 

 because we know their welfare depends on it. 



If plants are plunged, a layer of coal ashes 

 should be put under them to keep out worms. 



Do not be in too great hurry, in spring, to 

 get your plants out of doors. Some persons 

 put theirs out in April, and lose them in one 

 of the frosty nights we are quite likely to have, 

 at the north, until the middle of May. Better 

 wait until you are sure the weather has become 

 warm and settled before you turn your pots 

 out of doors. Keep in mind the fact that they 

 are not strong like outdoor plants, and there- 

 fore are in no condition to withstand the effect 

 of cold, raw, chilly weather. 



