312 FRUIT CULTURE UNDER GLASS. 



early. If they can be set on a fermenting bed of leaves in 

 a pit near the glass, it will be a great advantage to them. 

 The mild bottom-heat will start them more kindly. Before 

 putting them in heat, remove all decayed leaves, turn every 

 plant out of its pot to see that the drainage is not deranged, 

 and water them with clear Ume- water to kill aU worms, 

 which, if not got rid of, wiU begin their injurious work im- 

 mediately they are put into heat. 



