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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



two parts fibrous peat, one part each of leaf soil and loam, with a free admixture of 

 silver sand. All pots used should be clean and well- drained, as Ixoras fail in sour 

 soil. Pot carefully and firmly. Arrange the young plants on a front, ash-covered 

 stage, watering sparingly at first, and freely after the new soil is becoming well occupied 



3?IG. 1. IXORA BEGINA. 



by roots. Shade from bright sun and syringe frequently. Top to make them branch, 

 thereby laying a good foundation. Avoid over-potting, 5-inch and 6-inch pots as a 

 rule proving large enough the first year. Young plants may be flowered late in the 

 season, and then rested for a month, but not by any excessive drying of the roots, before 



