FED POTS.” However, it is best to remember to have 
plants large enough before transplanting into these. Allow 
the reservoir to dry out between waterings, and once a 
week or so, give plants a drink from the top between stems 
to keep the salts in the soil from accumulating at the top 
of the pot and forming a crust. 
If you wish to repot plants, as many which are sent out 
are ready for larger pots, give them this short period of 
time before doing so, and also make certain that you have 
on hand STERILIZED, properly blended soil in which to 
plant them. Our CERTIFIED SOIL which we ship to cus- 
tomers is the same soil we use for our tremendous grow- 
ing stock. Do not contaminate fresh well protected stock 
by using soil not suitably blended or sterilized. 
TEMPERATURE AND EXPOSURE 
Normal house temperature.of 65° to 70° is most suit- 
able. If your home is very hot and dry we suggest you 
grow violets on pebble filled trays where you can create 
added moisture by keeping pebbles moist at all times and 
watering plants individually at top of pot as needed. North 
and west windows are best during the hot summer months, 
where plenty of light enters without strong sunlight. South 
and east exposure gives best results for winter culture. It 
induces blooming as the sun is not very strong at that 
time of the year. 
WATERING 
The best rule to follow is to water plants when soil feels 
only slightly moist to the touch. Do not allow plants to 
become thoroughly dry before rewatering. On the other 
hand, do not allow them to become water soaked, as this 
encourages crown rot, especially during the hot summer 
months. Remember to use warm water, preferably rain 
water, distilled water, or any water free of chemicals. 
Frequency of watering must depend upon size of pot, room 
temperature, humidity, and exposure. Plants can be 
watered from top or bottom if care is taken not to get 
water on the foliage. 
TO KEEP VIOLETS CLEAN 
This can best be done by using OPTOX SPRAY, about 
20 drops to a pint of warm water. Place solution in an 
ordinary fly sprayer or any type mist sprayer that has 
pressure, to form a fine spray. Go over all your plants at 
least once every two weeks. This will keep the leaves as 
well as your plants, healthy, free of dust, pests, and dis- 
ease. No leaf spotting will occur if foliage is allowed to 
dry thoroughly before placing plants in sun or light. You 
may find evening the most convenient ‘time to spray, as in 
normal house temperatures, leaves of plants will be dry 
before morning. 
