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A SIMPLE FLOWER GARDEN. 



dry, and when the pot loses its color and seems to fade, or 

 become of a lighter red. When water is given, fill the 

 pot brimful. Do it thoroughly, if at all. This water-giving 

 is done with a watering-pot, having the rose, or sprinkler, 

 removed. Showering the plants must be done occa- 

 sionally. To do this, remove the plants to the sink, 

 and give them a free and liberal bath. The water-pot-rain- 

 storm will benefit them greatly, by removing dust and other 

 dirt upon the leaves. 



As regards the weather, it will be found that on cloudy 

 and stormy days no water will be needed. This will save 

 much trouble. Only on bright, sunny mornings should 

 water be given in any form ; but if cloudy weather continue 

 for several days, it may become necessary to give water 

 without waiting for the sun. 



The temperature of the water should never be below forty 

 degrees. The half-empty urn upon the deserted breakfast 

 table will be found convenient to temper the water. 



GIVING AIR 



is another important point to be observed. Fresh air must 

 be supplied to plants, or people for that matter, if health is 

 expected. Opening the doors or windows will do this. In 

 opening the latter, care must be taken that no cold draughts 

 blow upon the plants. Sickness and death will result to 

 plants, as surely as to men, by such exposures. 



