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... heat . Sow the different sorts in different pots , and as they germinate they may be placed where they will have more or less heat and air according to their requirements . These will be among the earliest and principal potted annuals ...
... heat . Sow the different sorts in different pots , and as they germinate they may be placed where they will have more or less heat and air according to their requirements . These will be among the earliest and principal potted annuals ...
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... heat should have as much air as can possibly be given on mild days , the surface of the earth stirred when it seems damp or mossy , and the drainage frequently examined ; for in such case it will often be found clogged up by earth at ...
... heat should have as much air as can possibly be given on mild days , the surface of the earth stirred when it seems damp or mossy , and the drainage frequently examined ; for in such case it will often be found clogged up by earth at ...
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... heat . Seeds sown now will produce plants to flower in the autumn . Aquilegias . Any seedlings should be planted out at once , and a fresh pinch of seed put in towards the end of the month for the purpose of transplanting as soon as ...
... heat . Seeds sown now will produce plants to flower in the autumn . Aquilegias . Any seedlings should be planted out at once , and a fresh pinch of seed put in towards the end of the month for the purpose of transplanting as soon as ...
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... heat , and the cuttings must be taken off as soon as they have three pairs of leaves . Those who have followed our previous directions by this time have cuttings well rooted . If they are in pots holding more than one , they must be ...
... heat , and the cuttings must be taken off as soon as they have three pairs of leaves . Those who have followed our previous directions by this time have cuttings well rooted . If they are in pots holding more than one , they must be ...
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... heat is necessary , but that it hastens the striking , and therefore , for choice things , is better than waiting for the ordinary method ; otherwise they will strike in the cold . frame . It must be recollected that in all cases where ...
... heat is necessary , but that it hastens the striking , and therefore , for choice things , is better than waiting for the ordinary method ; otherwise they will strike in the cold . frame . It must be recollected that in all cases where ...
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