HOW TO CUT ROOTS.

Manawatu Herald, 26 April 1904, Page 4

HOW TO CUT ROOTS.

r r.' 1 Whore to Make Thom and liow to Caro For Them. The months of February and March , uml tho firpt half of April are best for %■tooting ceilings of carnations, ro‘eu, chsyß«ji< !)<. ’uos, colons, verbenas and others of rimilar nature. A cutting maybe regarded as a plant deprived of its roots, and while engaged in tho process of replacing them it ixmst bo 'kept moist and at the temperature congenial to its healthy growth, A little diffused light is needed. It is usual to construct the cutting bench on the north sido of the greenhouse and partition it off from the other side in order to keep tho air more close and damp than is needed for the growth of :tho established plants, which delight in full sunshine and plenty of air. The best material in which to plant tho cuttings is rather coarse, clean sand or tho porous fiber of the cocoanut. Tihe 'object is to keep tho cuttings damp, witl’i some access of air to thoir lower ends through tho porous nature of the sand or fiber. The cutting bench should be watered daily in order to keep it moist, and the temperature must be carefully adjusted to tho nature of the plants to bo rooted. Hardy roses, verbenas and carnations root best In a temperature of BO to 55 degrees, while the cuttings of colons, tea roses, fuchsias and many other tropical plants do, better in a temperature of ton degrees higher, It is better to have tho temperature of the Sand five degrees warmer than the air above the bed iu order to stimulate the growth of tho roots. This bottom heat, as gardeners call it, is obtained by carrying hot water or steam pipes under tho bed and inolosing them with sheathing boards, or where a cheaper temporary bed is wanted bra “heat” of fermenting horse xna- ■ mire, si xor ten inches deep, covered with an inch of dry leaves, on which six inches of sand are placed. This “heat” will cause a temperature of 90 to 100 degree* at first, gradually subsiding to 70 degrees and less, and needs watching at first to avoid roasting the cuttings. Whore a small bod is wanted for cuttings in a common greenhouse where tho air is too dry ii> can he obtained by covering a box of with movable sashes or panes of glass,- uud if the temperature of the house is too-® oo * ho* of sand can bo warmed by placing a . lamp under it with suitable precaution* against fire. How to Make Brain Croquettes. Mince finely \% pounds of calf’B brains. Mix with a bunch of herbs, a shallot and an anohory, all chopped flna Add popper and salt and put iu pan with ono-half pint of white stock. SteW five minutes. Add yolks of 8 eggs. Spread out to cool. Cut in pieces; roll upon a broad covered with crumbs. Dip in egg, then in more crumbs; fry in lard. Serve with wine gravy. How to Transplant the Maple. In sections where the hard maple thrives it makes tho most valuable, durable and ornamental shade tree that can be obtained, and usually it can be had from the adjacent woods for the asking and digging. In warmer climates the soft maple is much planted. As the foliage of both starts early, they should be transplanted as soon as tho ground Is free from frost, choosing trees not over 2 % inches iu diameter at two feet above the ground. Leave on all the roots possible, keeping them well protected from tho sun and wind until again sot out. Tho best success is usually obtained by cutting off all the branches and sawing off tho top eight or ten feet from tho ground, covering all side wounds with paint or varnish and tying over the top a cloth saturated with liquid grafting wax. Branches will be thrown ont on all sides, and should any of them appear too low remove them, letting all those above a certain height remain. If too thick, the natural growth of the strongest will crowd ont tho weaker ones. To obtain fully developed shade trees do not plant them closer than SO feet. How to Dry Wet Shoes. When without overshoes yon are caught iu the rain, carefully remove all mrfaco water and mud from the shoes. Then, while still wet, mb them well With kerosene oil on the furry side of canton flannel Set them aside until partially dry, then again apply the kerosene They may then be deposited iu a moderately warm-place and left to dry gradually and thoroughly. Before applying French kid dressing give them a final rubbing with tho flannel, still slightly dampened with kerosene, and the boots will bo soft and flexible ai new kid and be very little affected by their bath in the rain.

How to Benefit Without Genuine Mae sac*. A rubber flesh brush is the next best thing to a massage. A thorough rubbing of the face and neck twice a day Is almost equal to facial massage. It does not irritate the skin as a bristle brush does, and it does exorcise every particle of flesh and stimulate the nerves so that tho face loses the strained look which is derived from one set of tired muscles *,nd another of nnexerolsed ones. How to Revive a Person From Pointing. For an ordinary fainting fit lay the patient flat. Groat harm has often resulted from ignorant people trying to make the patient sit np or propping up the head on pillows. To send the blood back from tho heart the first posture is absolutely necessary. Let the patient lie Bo that the feet are higher than the head, throw the clothes about tho chest and throat open, sponge tho face with cold water and give some cold water to drink. Novel Cure For Sleeplessness. Cover your head with tho bedclothes Bnd breath and rebreathe tho same air. Sriras tho stimulating oxygen will be reduced, aud sleep will soon be won. This Is not a dangerous method, for when asleep tho coverings will surely be disturbed, aud the necessary fresh air wii! bo respired.