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Show Care of Plants A report Issued by the Purdue university uni-versity agricultural experiment station sta-tion says that more plants die from Improper watering than from any other cause. It recommends the following: fol-lowing: Water thoroughly and then allow the soil to dry out until It Is only .well moistened (Just before It crumbles and cracks) before watering again. Water your plants when they need it, and do not go by the calendar. It may be twice a week or once a day, depending on the temperature and humidity hu-midity of the air In the room and the size and vigor of the plant. Each pot will require its own particular amount of water. Never allow plants in jardinieres jar-dinieres and bowls to stand in water for any length of time. In addition to the regular watering, plants will respond re-spond to frequent cleaning. Put them In the bathtub, kitchen sink or cellar, during the winter, or out of doors during the summer, and wash off the leaves. Large-leaved plants, like rubber rub-ber plants and palms, may be rubbed with water and a sponge or soft rag. This removes the dirt and grease which clogs the breathing pores of the leaves. During the summer it Is an excellent plan to put the plant out during the light rains. |