WINDOW GARDENING. 



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for a collection of the various orders, we prefer a perforated cover, (have used even 

 the flat steamer of a dinner-boiler, but wish the " workers in clay " would provide 

 for the necks of vases and flower-dishes plates similar to those prepared for drainers 

 to soap dishes.) This rests upon the top of the vessel, and through its holes the 

 stems can be passed to the water beneath without fear of too deep immersion, as 



Fig. 47. Flower Stand for a HalL 



either by its leaves, or bud-stems, or stalks of surrounding greenery, each flower 

 is lightly supported above the cover, which is hidden by the foliage hanging 

 gracefully around. When water is to be supplied, the cover is raised withou* 

 disturbing the stems 



