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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



Afford the plants a slight rest after flowering, then prune freely, much as fuchsias 

 are treated. When fresh growths are showing, the plants may bo turned out of their 

 pots, have their roots partially cleared of old soil and trimmed prior to placing in the 

 same-sized pots they were in previously. They are assisted in growth by gentle heat, 



Fig. 97. LlNl'M TKIGYNUM. 



but later on, may bo moved to frames or pits where they can be well attended to during 

 the summer by shading from strong sun and syringings after hot days. 



A shift may be given early in the summer to some of the stronger plants, or all 

 may be planted out in frames or sheltered positions in common with bouvardias, taking 

 them up and potting early in September. The soil that suits libonias is a mixture of 

 two parts of good loam to one of leaf mould, with a little decayed manure and sand 

 thrown in. One central stake and a few strips of raffia are all the supporting large plants 

 require. Bed spider must be kept down by summer syringings, as previously advised. 



