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solves,  hence  as  soon  as  some  advance  has  been  made  place  round  the 
edges  of  the  pots  somejjight  twiggy  sticks,  which  will  hold  up  the 
growth,  running  roundjsome  light  strands  of  matting.  Carefully  avoid 
overwatering,  and  also  keeping  the  plants  too  dry,  both  of  which  are 
When  the  flower  spikes  show,  applications  of  weak  liquid  manure 
may  be  given  about  twice  a  week,  or  an  occasional  dusting  of  Clay’s, 
Standen’s,  or  other  general  artificial  manure.  These  dressings  will  be 
washed  into  the  soil  when  watering.  The  first  watering  should  be  given 
Fig.  52.— PREESIA  EEPRACTA  ALBA. 
extremes'that  cause  the  foliage  to  turn  yellow,  when  good  results  will 
not  follow.  Continue  cool  airy  treatment  in  a  position  near  the  glass 
through  the  winter.  In  a  temperature  of  50°  to  55°  the  plants  will 
do  well,  but  attempting  to  force  them  in  a  dry  warm  place  is  usually 
disastrous.  Forcing  will  never  make  up  for  late  potting. 
■  immediately  after  applying  the  manure,  so  as  to  prevent  it  injuring  the 
I  delicate  surface  roots.  Small  dressings  frequently  applied  are  better 
i  than  a  single  large  dose.  Cease  stimulating  when  the  flowers  are  ready 
i  for  opening,  and  tie  out  each, ^flower  stem  to  a  light  stake  if  the  other 
I  supports  are  not  sufficient. — S.  C.  S. 
