PLANTS FOR WINDOW GARDENING. 75 



Frequent re-potting conduces to the health of the plants. 

 As a general rule, re-pot when the roots run among the 

 crocks at the bottom of the pot. Do not sift the soil ; 

 break it into small pieces. 



Frequent syringing is beneficial, but over-watering must 

 be carefully avoided. Give full sunshine to the plant, but 

 lay a little moss over the pot if the sun is very hot, to pro- 

 tect the roots. 



Keep the plant about the temperature prescribed for 

 camellias. 



As soon as the flowers fall growth begins. Give plenty 

 of air and sun, for on this growth depends the bloom of the 

 next year. It should be short, close, and the flower buds 

 be set at the end of each branch. 



Set the plants out of doors in the summer, as prescribed 

 for camellias. 



Azaleas may be pruned into any shape. This operation 

 should be performed after the flowers have dropped, or after 

 the plant has made its season's growth. 



The Azalea is subject to rottenness of the roots, produced 

 by a sodden soil, the effect of over-watering. The remedy 

 is simple : re-pot the plant, and water moderately. Exces- 

 sive dryness, the other extreme, produces yellow leaves and 

 a general unhealthy appearance. 



