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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



moister atmosphere, and watered at the roots, young shoots will soon form. Take these 

 off, insert in pots of light sandy soil, in a temperature of 70°. They must not be kept 

 very close or damp, as this may lead to decay at the points, and probable loss of the 



Fig. 133. Begonia Gloihe de Lorhaine (colour bright rosy pink). 



cuttings. Very choice varieties may be left in the cutting pots till the tops are long 

 enough to convert into more cuttings, while those more plentiful should be topped soon 

 after they have commenced growing. When these topped plants begin pushing 

 out side-shoots, place them singly in small pots, and in all other respects treat much 



