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thinned out after the first blooming, but there 

 should be no pruning except in the winter or early 

 spring, for one of the most prominent objects in 

 view is to have strong dormant buds on well-ripened 

 shoots, to prune back to in the winter and to rely upon 

 for the production of good vigorous growth for the 

 next season. 



If the plants grown in the cool house be in pots, 

 they should either be planted out in the open 

 ground about the second week in June, or plunged 

 in coal ashes and mulched with good decomposed 

 manure in an open airy place sheltered from strong 

 winds, where the shoots, slightly thinned, may ripen 

 and mature. In either case, they should be re-potted 

 about October, the crocks being removed, and also 

 as much of the surface soil as possible v/ithout 

 disturbing the bulk of the roots. The compost 

 generally used is two-thirds of fibrous but strong 

 loam with one-third of thoroughly decomposed, old, 

 cow manure. For the Teas, a little sharp grit and 

 leaf mould may be added. 



Eoses, if well taken care of, get used to a pot 

 life whether forced or more naturally treated. They 

 will get accustomed to an early spring growth, and 

 will rest and ripen in the autumn as if it was really 

 their winter. They should however be kept rather 

 dry at that time to help the ripening and check 

 undesirable growth. After re-potting, they will of 

 course require watering and attention, that the roots 

 may spread in the fresh material provided. By 

 November the pots may be taken into the cool house, 

 for pruning in January, and to be ready for a warmer 

 house to be forced. 



In forcing Eoses, it should be remembered, as 



