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Pot firmly. Arrange the plants near the glass, as only sturdy, well-matured shoots 

 flower satisfactorily. They should also have a light position during the flowering 

 period, and a temperature of 55° to 65°. After the soil has become well occupied 

 with roots, water must be supplied freely, and liquid manure occasionally. Young 



Fig. 151. Eranthemum Coopbbi. 



plants give the best results, but if large specimens are desired, cut back the old 

 plants after flowering, and start them into active growth in the spring. When fresh 

 growths are forming turn the plants out of the pots, freely reduce the old ball of soil 

 and roots, and return to pots the same size they were in previously. Thin out the 

 young shoots and allow those reserved ample room to develop. In all other respects 



