PALMS 105 
will cause the leaves to turn brown. In this case 
change the treatment at once. (The looks of the 
leaves can be somewhat improved by cutting them 
to shape with a pair of scissors.) The amount of 
water required is much greater in summer than in 
winter, when the plants are practically at rest. 
Direct sunlight is not desirable for palms, but 
they should have plenty of light. Do not stick them 
away in a dark corner or an inner room and expect 
them to do well. They will stand such a situation 
several days without injury, but should be brought 
back to the light as soon as possible. They do well 
in north windows, providing the temperature of the 
room is high enough. Remember, however, that 
pots kept in a shady place will dry out much less 
quickly than those in the light or sunlight. If 
they are to be kept permanently where the sun does 
not strike, it is a good thing to add charcoal to the 
soil, as this aids greatly in keeping it from getting 
sour. 
Give plenty of air. The more the better, so long 
as a proper temperature is kept up, as that counter- 
acts the effect of the more or less poisonous atmos- 
phere of living-rooms kept closed during winter. 
Beware of drafts blowing across the plants, but 
provide plenty of fresh air. 
In the spring as soon as it warms up outdoors — 
say after the apple blossoms fall—plunge the 
palms outside, in a sheltered position, where they 
