CONTAINERS 



of pots which is neglected. Such improvised 

 containers should be provided with good drain- 

 age and care should be exercised in watering. 



JARDINIERES AND THEIR USES 



Jardinieres are not made to hold soil but to 

 hold pots in which the soil is placed. They 

 are nearly all glazed and are never provided 

 with outlets for water. In addition to being 

 ornamental, they also serve to catch the drip 

 from the pot and to prevent excessive evapo- 

 ration. 



NECESSITY OF DRAINAGE 



Whatever the type of the vessel in which 

 plants are grown, there should always be open- 

 ings in the bottom to permit the escape of the 

 surplus moisture in the soil after watering. 

 When the proper drainage is not provided, the 

 soil becomes water soaked, the air is prevented 

 from coming in contact with the roots, the soil 

 becomes sour and the roots die. As a result, 

 the plant begins to droop, loses its leaves and 

 soon dies. 



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