16 Should they grow the year around? 

but an increased amount as growth continues. By early summer, most 
kinds can be watered about as freely as any other plants, always 
remembering not to give more water than will be absorbed readily 
by the soil. In late summer and early fall, begin to cut down on the 
water, gradually letting the plants become almost dry so as to harden 
them off in preparation for the dangers of winter. 
The Tiger Jaw (Fau- 
caria) from So. Africa 
has large golden flowers 
in the early spring. 

Plants Need a Rest Period 
Do not forget that plants must have their rest period, usually from 
October to April, when they should be kept almost dry and at about 
40-50° temperature. Do not expect the plants to grow the year 
around. Nature plans a period of rest for all plants and for the best 
flowering results the habits of the plants should be studied so that the 
normal resting period may be maintained. There is such a wide 
range of habitats and variation in seasons it is difficult to treat all 
plants the same. Some will try to grow in our winters when we 
prefer to have them rest. 
