184 Growing Flowers 



into this and a little of the mixture also poured 

 into the hole into which the plant is to be set. 



The time for transplanting depends upon both 

 the temperature and the condition of the plant. 

 No plant which has been grown in a hothouse or 

 under glass should be transferred to the garden 

 until all frost is out of the earth. If a plant is 

 spindly and has a yellow tint to the leaves, trans- 

 planting often will benefit it, for its appearance will 

 indicate that it needs more nourishment. 



No plant should be transplanted until at least two 

 leaves are well formed, but as a rule two leaves are 

 sufficient. When transplanting plants which have 

 already a number of leaves, the larger leaves should 

 be pinched off to give the young ones a chance to 

 grow. They will in time be stronger and better 

 leaves than the large ones which have grown before 

 transplanting. 



Transplanting should not be done during the heat 

 of the day. The sun, and even the hot atmosphere, 

 is likely to parch the plant and rob it of moisture 

 and it will receive a decided setback. During 

 the late afternoon, or even in the early evening, 

 is the best time for transplanting. 



