CONTENTS— Co;t/i»«ei 



Chapter Page 



Repotting of dormant plants 3° 



Pot-bound plants 3i' 



in. Soils 32 



Types of soil 32 



Sand 33 



Clay 34 



Humus 34 



Mixed soils 35 



Loam 35 



Sandy loam 36 



Clay loam 36 



Where to secure soils for potting 36 



Sifting of soil Z7 



Soils for potting (formulae) 38 



Moisture condition of potting soil 40 



IV. Watering ... 42 



Results of over- and under-watering . . . . ^ . . 42 



When to water 43 



How to water 43 



Temperature of water 44 



The water 45 



Removal of drip 45 



Syringing 46 



Washing of leaves 48 



V. Fertilizers 49 



Chemical elements necessary for growth 49 



Application of fertilizers 51 



Kinds of fertilizers 51 



Natural manures should be well rotted 52 



Natural manures for potting S3 



Uses of chemical fertilizers S3 



Liquid fertilizers from natural manures S5 



Cautions 56 



VI. Light, Heat and Ventilation 57 



Light 57 



