LESSONS IN GREENHOUSE WORK 73 
sand should be kept moist, and the sun 
should not strike the cuttings too strongly, 
although they should have a strong light. 
A FLAT OF CUTTINGS 
a. Cuttings b. Sharp sand c. Gravel for drainage 
They will need air. It is better to have 
the sand warmer than the air. The cut 
at the bottom of the cuttings should be 
made with a clean sharp knife, and 
should be made just below a node. 
