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though not impervious to air. In one or two very 

 severe v^inters I have had the inserted buds of 

 tender Teas destroyed by frost even under these 

 caps : and I now wrap a little very thick (" Giant ") 

 Berlin wool round the buds before putting the cap 

 in position. The cap must be tied very tightly at 

 the top, as the wool would hold water and be 

 dangerous : but I have never lost a Tea bud from 

 frost since using the wool. The caps can be very 

 readily taken off or replaced if necessary at any time 

 to see that all is well. 



Any Eosarian who has had valuable Tea Kose 

 plants killed in past winters, will find it a great 

 comfort when he hears the cold north-easter blow, 

 or finds his sponge frozen in the morning, to know 

 that his Eose-pets are well supplied with bed-clothes 

 and night-caps to keep out the frost. 



