The Canadian Horticulturist. 



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A TASTY WINDOW BOX. 



NE of the most satisfactory methods of adornine; the inside of our 

 houses is by the use of suitable plants, and this is an especially suit, 

 able season to remind our lady readers of that, when the winter 

 season is not far off. The window offers a convenient spot for a 

 box with choice plants , and will greatly assist the appearance of the 

 room. 



The beautiful box here shown is known as the " Minton tile window box,'' 

 and is made in Minton tiles, decorated in yellow, blue and white, under a heavy 

 glaze ; substantial wooden mountings, natural dark finish ; the interior is lined 

 with zinc. The size is thirty-three inches long by nine inches wide and seven 

 nches deep. The photograph was taken with plants in the box, and that helps 

 to display its use. They are : one Dracaena indivisa, two Dracaena terminalis, 

 two Anthericum vittatum var., two Cocos Weddeliana, two Asparagus tenuis - 

 simus, five Pellionia pulchra, the latter being the plant drooping down in front, 

 and is extremely rich looking in contrast with the light colors of the box. This 

 collection of plants, as is easily seen, makes an attractive box, and they are 

 selected to withstand the temperature and peculiar atmospheric conditions of 

 the ordinary living room, and would cost about $4. For a fancy box, such as 

 the Minton tile, we would not advise very common or mean looking plants, 

 they would be out of place, but it is not necessary that one should be without a 



Fi<i. 717. — A Charming Arrax(;e.mknt fur a Window Box. 



