VERANDA BOXES 



striking contrast with its green-and-gold varie- 

 gation were the scarlet spikes of the Salvia 

 above. Such a combination can be made ex- 

 tremely effective, with but little expense. 



For sunless windows, such Ferns as the 

 good old Boston and the feathery-fronded 

 Whitmani will be found very satisfactory. 

 The German Ivy can be used to droop over 

 the sides of such a box, being equally at home 

 in shade or sunshine. 



Cannas, Dracenas, and other plants with 

 striking or peculiar foliage can be used very 

 effectively in window-box combinations. In 

 fact, there are so many plants that can be 

 grown in these boxes that all tastes can be 

 satisfied. 



It must be kept in mind that the large num- 

 ber of plants in these boxes will speedily ex- 

 haust the supply of nutriment in the soil. To 

 keep them growing well throughout the sea- 

 son, it will be necessary to give frequent appli- 

 cations of some good fertilizer. Do not use 

 enough to bring about a very rapid growth, 

 for rapidity means weakness, as a general 

 thing. Aim to secure a vigorous, healthy de- 

 velopment, and be satisfied with that. If any 

 branches seem to have exhausted themselves, 



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