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of years, it will be necessary to transfer them to 

 17-in. or 19-in. pots, as they will not be too large. 

 Large pots, howe\'er, must never be used at the 

 first onset. 



Pots are decidedly better than tubs, and I 

 advise the use of them, for experience is the best 

 teacher. Always use clean pots and crocks in 



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MarvSiU 8" 



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Prong 12 



potting. If new pots are not used, the old ones 

 can easily be washed. Take care to remove 

 sufficient old soil from the roots. This will 

 generally amount to one-third, or rather more. 



There are two very useful implements which I 

 would recommend to be used when potting, \yl. a 

 small hook and an iron prong, as per illustration. 



The iron should be round, and \ in. in diameter. 



