THE GARDEN AT HOME 



spout of a watering can for the benefit of seedling plants 

 and others of tender age, or those that are freshly potted, 

 so that the soil shall not be disturbed unduly when water 

 is given. 



Running to Flower. This peculiar condition is 

 characteristic of Perpetual Flowering Carnations (among 

 others) that produce flowering stems before they are 

 expected, or at least before they are wanted. The con- 

 sequence is that plants " running to flower " receive a 

 decided snub in having their tops cut off. " Festina lente " 

 should surely prove a good motto for plants that are 

 given to " running to flower/' 



Set. When flowers fade and embryo fruits form, the 

 tree is said to have " set " its fruits. 



Shake Out. In the spring of the year, plants that 

 have been more or less dormant throughout the winter 

 need repotting, and it is customary to remove or shake 

 off the soil from about the roots so that they may be 

 placed in flower pots of similar size to those in which they 

 passed the winter. Thus, the plants are " shaken out." 



Start. To " start " a plant, one places it in a warmer 

 temperature, so that it may commence fresh growth. 



Stool. While stool is sometimes used in designation 

 of a clump of any hardy plant, it is most generally 

 employed in connection with Raspberry. A Raspberry 

 stool means a Raspberry clump. 



Stopping or Pinching. To " stop " a plant you cut 

 off (as in Fuchsia or Heliotrope), or pull out (as in Per- 



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