3i8 The Canadian Horticulturist. 



wind, and be kept well watered. A shed or even a cellar will answer the purpose, 

 as the shade and moisture are badly needed only for a day or two, that the 

 plants may not suffer from too great evaporation. If taken up now and treated 

 in this way, roots are soon made, the plants established, and new growth com- 

 menced before cool weather comes. Plants already in pots should be shifted 

 into a size larger about the close of August, shaking from the roots as much of 

 the old soil as possible. When this old soil is difficult to shake off, as sometimes 

 happens, place the plants in a bucket of water for a little while, then it can all 

 be washed away. A pot but a size larger or even the same pot is better than a 

 larger one, as plants do not grow too large and flower better thereby. A good 

 selection of winter plants may be made from the following list : Geraniums, 

 abutilons, coleus, ageratum,. fuchsias, linums, Impatiens sultani, Cypripedium 

 insigne, calla, begonias, both the flowering and the foliage kinds, ferns, Oxalis 

 cernua, Catalonian jasmine, Cystisus racemosus, carnations, primroses, streptoso- 

 lon, heliotrope, Ruellia macrantha, pansies and lobelias. Common candytuft 

 sown now gives plants which bloom all winter long. 



I hardly know whether to recommend roses, or not, because all do not 

 succeed with them. But I have seen the well-known Hermosa, Malmaison, 

 Perle, Archduke, Charles and other everbloomers flowering in good shape in 

 windows. There must be a temperature not lower than 55° at night, to have 

 roses thrive. Cactuses are sometimes desired both for their odd appearance 

 and their beautiful flowers. Among the best blooming are the epiphyllums, 

 and perhaps truncatum is the most satisfactory species, its crimson flowers 

 being produced freely. Being a not over strong grower, it is often grafted on 

 stronger growing sorts. 



Special mention must be made of the cyclamen. But few plants are as 

 good for winter blooming. Perhaps persicum is the best species for the purpose. 

 It is not a hard plant to grow, and then, besides its healthy foliage and pretty 

 flowers, the blossoms are so lasting, an individual flower often remaining in good 

 condition for six weeks. 



Palms are now largely used for winter decoration, and one of the best for 

 dwelling houses is the Areca lutescens. It is of graceful growth and does not 

 object to dwelling rooms as some palms do. 



Bulbs are indispensable for winter. September is soon enough to start 

 them. Afterwards a few more should be started about every two weeks, that a 

 succession may be provided for. Hyacinths, tulips and crocuses still find much 

 favor for the purpose. 



A few vines among the other plants and to train about the sides of the 

 windows may be used to good advantage. The common English ivy, the 

 senecio scandens and the moon flower are excellent for the purpose. They can 

 be supported up the sides of the windows and festooned across the top, to form 

 a green covered bower, and when in this shape their value is apparent. It is as 



