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the roots. They will not thrive in the glaring 

 sunlight. The best roots are usually near the 

 surface but all roots should be fed in order to 

 invigorate the plant. 



Manure should never be applied to rhododendrons. 

 It is far too heavy and heating for them. Leaf- 

 mold should be worked into the earth to a depth 

 of at least twelve inches and the plants should be 

 kept moist and cool by a covering of straw or dead 

 leaves on the ground near the plants. 



Rock Cress 



The rock cress is, as its name indicates, a plant, 

 for the rock garden. It has a matted growth and is 

 excellent for ugly bare spots that should be entirely 

 hidden. Ten or twelve small plants will be neces- 

 sary for as many inches square. 



Rock cress may be propagated either from seed, 

 by cuttings, or by division of the roots. It grows best 

 if planted in a sunny spot and it must have some 

 sun. 



Rose Geranium 



The rose geranium can be trained to tree form 

 by pinching off the small lower branches. This 



