WINDOW GARDENING 



center of the pot. With the left hand, take the 

 plant by the leaves and place it in position with 

 the roots against the side of the hole at the center 

 of the pot. While still holding the plant in 

 position, fill the opening with soil and press 

 down firmly with the forefinger. This packs 

 the soil firmly about the roots. Complete the 

 operation by adding more soil and "firming" 

 it with the thumbs as in Fig. 8. 



PLANTING IN BOXES 



If boxes are used they should be of the same 

 height as those in which the seed was sown. 

 Fill with soil in the same manner as seed-boxes, 

 but do not water before planting. Planting is 

 in this case best done by using a case knife. A 

 hole is made by plunging the knife into the soil 

 and then forcing it to one side. The plant may 

 then be placed in the opening and the soil pushed 

 back again with the flat side of the knife. 



After potting water thoroughly and protect 

 from the sun until the plants have become well 

 established. 



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