OF WATER 



Much depends upon temperature, which al- 

 ways varies considerably; also upon exposure 

 to fresh air, and winds, both of which help to 

 extract moisture rapidly. In order to be sure 

 that your plants get all the water they need, 

 and get it when they need it, watch them, and 

 let the appearance on the surface soil be the 

 main thing to guide you in this part of the 

 treatment given your plants. 



If your plants are all of about the same size, 

 and in the same-size pots, and are of the kinds 

 usually grown in the house, a regular, daily 

 watering may answer all purposes. But it 

 must he readily apparent to any one who gives 

 the matter a little thought that plants in large 

 pots and plants in small ones can not all be 

 given the same treatment. Here is where the 

 good judgment gained by intelligent observa- 

 tion will come in play most effectively. It will 

 be always in demand, all along the line, but 

 more especially as regards the use of water. 



The question is often asked: Which is the 

 best, hard or soft water.' I have never been 

 able to see any difference. 



What should be the temperature of the 

 water is another question we are often called 

 on to answer. I would have it of about the 



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