WATERING 



using. Cold water checks root action and so 

 retards growth. Never use hot water on plants, 

 as it will kill the feeding roots by scalding. 

 Some plants, as the calla, can stand fairly warm 

 water, though it should not be hot, but such 

 plants are exceptional. 



THE WATER 



In watering use nothing but clear water, un- 

 less some form of liquid fertilizer is being ap- 

 plied. Avoid the use of ammonia and similar 

 chemicals, as they are almost universally detri- 

 mental to plant growth. 



REMOVAL OF THE DRIP 



After the plant has stood for a time and has 

 had a chance to drain off, the excess water in the 

 saucer or jardiniere should be removed. Water 

 may easily be removed from a saucer by means 

 of a sponge. 



Where the plants are standing on a tray of 

 sand, the sand will absorb the excess water and 

 will then give it ofif to the air. The water thus 



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