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garden, when potted should be ssvei-ely cut back, and the 

 branches and foliage thinned out;. Pot in as small pots as the 

 roo^s will admit of; give one thorough watering, afterward 

 keep the foliage sprinkled but the roots rather dry, until the 

 plants begin to grow. 



We believe we have only one more caution to add to com- 

 plete this chapter. When re-potting, the plant should not be 

 buried any deeper In the soil than it has been ; give the roots 

 the additional food in the bottom and around the sides of the 

 pot: they don't need it on the surface. 



