of the pot and allowing the soil to filter in and around the roots until it 
has reached within 1/4'' from the top of the pot and gently tapping the 
bottom of the pot on a solid surface to firm in the soil. Then if it 
is necessary to add a little soil to bring the soil up to the level again 
you may do so. In repotting the soil should always have moisture in it, 
and one should never attempt to repot with powder dry soil. 
Test the soil in this manner. Put some into the palm of your hand and 
Squeeze it into a lump. If it holds together in a lump yet crumbles apart 
at the touch it is in proper condition for planting. Soil that is too wet is 
not to be used Since it would tend to pack too solidly around the roots. 

PURPLE MENTOR BOY 
