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leaves of trees that have become reduced, by years 

 of decay, almost to a powder. Have an extra supply 

 of this on hand so that some more may be added for 

 the ferns when their turn comes, to make the mixture 

 about half loam and half leafmold. If the loam is 

 sticky, like clay, some fine sand may be added, say 

 10%, otherwise sand is of little or no value, especially 



The Genista of the florists, botanicallyEcalledSCytisus fragrans, with rich 

 yellow flowers (seejpage 105) 



