The Housewife’s Exchange

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 20, 1914

The Housewife’s Exchange

The following good suggestions about slipping and the care of plants, come from Good Housekeeping:—

“The most valuable garden discovery I have made concerns the selection and breaking off of slips. Never cut a slip, no matter from what plant it may come. Select a sturdy, fair-sized branch growing as near the lower part of the center stalk as possible. A branch having very few minor branches is best. While holding the main stalk with one hand, brace a finger of the other hand under the chosen branch, at the very point of its junction with the main stem, and, with the thumb, push the branch down until it breaks out, leaving a slight hole in the main stem. This does not harm the plant. This complete joint is what is necessary for the rooting, so do not trim any ragged ends; but bank it in moist soil and watch it grow.”

“Once, when called away from home suddenly, I soaked a heavy blanket in water, placed it in the laundry tub, and set my potted plants upon it. Upon my return ten days later they were drawing just the necessary amount of moisture from the soaked blanket.”