fine roots which will decay and cause trouble. Old plants make 
healthier growth by re-rooting entirely or only saving the 
unbroken roots that are not dried out; allow any new cuts to 
callous over before applying moisture. Seedlings may be re- 
established without removing roots. Use an oil spray monthly. 

Drying out of clay pots may be prevented by 
(1) Placing one pot within another. (2) 
Plunging the pot in soil or a box of sand. 
TEXTBOOK TELLS HOW 
(Second Edition—6000 sold the first year) 
Learn how to start this interesting hobby of growing cacti. 
“Cacti for the Amateur” tells you how and pictures 250 cacti 
that you can grow. This handbook answers the following 
questions: How can I grow cacti? Which cacti will flower? 
How do I start collecting? Which kinds are most desirable? 
Where can they be obtained? Can I grow them from seed? 
How can I graft cacti? Can cacti be watered? Will cacti grow 
in cold climates? How can I know their names? Where can 
I read about cacti? How can we form a club? How can I 
make my cactus flower? And hundreds of other questions. 
Contains 110 cacti in natural color. $1.00 (Cloth bound $2). 
Companion book ‘‘Succulents for the Amateur’’ introduces 
one to 800 of the best known plants—400 clear illustrations. 
A book that fills a long-felt need. 88 named plants in natural 
color. 172 pages, $1.50 (Cloth bound $2.00). 
NOVELTY PLANT AND POTTERY CO. 
Eastland, Texas 

