PLANTS FOR WINDOW GARDENING. 153 



CALCEOLARIA. 



The best way to grow this pretty plant is by raising seed- 

 lings. Sow seeds in August, in light, rich loam ; trans- 

 plant the young plants to separate pots ; pinch out the cen- 

 tre of the plant, and continue to do so until the plant is of 

 the required blooming size. As the roots of the plant touch 

 the pot, re-pot into a size larger. When the flower stems 

 push up, tie them neatly to sticks. Be careful in watering 

 not to give too much, or your plants will damp off. Give 

 all the sun and air possible, and keep the plants as close to 

 the glass as you can. 



The proper soil is three parts light, rich loam, one of fine 

 peat, one of sand. 



The shrubby varieties are seldom grown as window 

 plants, but are reserved for the flower garden. Under the 

 treatment given above, they grow and bloom well. 



MAHERNIA. 



This is a lovely flower and a general favorite, always 

 blooming, and always attractive with its fragrant yellow 

 bells. 



Its tendency is to grow straggling, therefore it is best to 



