320 Encyclopaedia of Gardening 



their season may be mentioned Hyacinths, Tulips, Daffodils, 

 Freesias, Primula sinensis, Pelargoniums, Zonal and Ivy Geraniums, 

 Francoa (Bridal Wreath) , Solanums, Campanula isophylla, Begonias, 

 Cytisus, Heliotrope, Musk, Myrtles, Epiphyllums, and Phyllocactus. 

 The most hardy and accommodating foliage plant is the Aspidistra, 

 but palms and ferns may be grown (see those subjects). Watering 

 presents a difficulty, owing to the necessity for preventing surplus 

 water from splashing about. Perhaps the best plan is to grow the 

 plants in ordinary pots stood within ornamental bowls, which will 

 catch the water that passes through the pots. They should be 

 emptied frequently, especially in winter. An alternative plan is 

 to use earthenware saucers. Outside window gardening generally 

 finds expression in window-boxes, which may be made to fit the sill, 

 and should be provided with drainage holes to permit superfluous 

 moisture to escape. These boxes look very well painted dark green, 

 but there is scope for the exercise of handiwork in the form of orna- 

 mental tiles, virgin cork, or other embellishments. Those who like 

 to have their boxes furnished the whole year may procure a few 

 small Conifers, Tree Ivies, or Euonymuses for the winter, and put 

 bulbs among them for spring bloom. The Conifers could be grown 

 in tubs through the summer. Failing them, Wallflowers and Prim- 

 roses, which are green in winter, could be used. For the summer, 

 Zonal and Ivy-leaved Geraniums, Marguerites, Fuchsias, Begonias, 

 Heliotrope, Petunias, Mimuluses, Pansies, and Tropaeolums are 

 available. All of these could be planted in June. 



For shady windows a Wardian case (which see) with ferns is 

 good; or foliage plants may be chosen, such as palms (see Palms), 

 Aralia Sieboldii, India-rubber plants, Aspidistra, and Araucaria 

 excelsa. The best plant for a window-basket is perhaps Campanula 

 isophylla. 



Wineberry, Vaccinium Myrtillus. 



Wineberry, Japanese, Rubus phoenicolasius. 



Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis). See Bulbs. 



Winter Cherry, Physalis Alkekengi and Solanum Capsicastrum. 



Winter Daffodil, Sternbergia lutea. 



Winter Green. See Pyrola. 



Winter Moth. See Fruit Apple enemies. 



Winter Sweet, Origanum. 



Wireworm. The grub of a click beetle, Agriotes or Elater. It is 

 about an inch long, yellowish, and very hard. It attacks many 

 plants, and is very destructive in the garden. In mild attacks 

 choice plants can be guarded with baits of Potato, Carrot, or Man- 

 gold impaled on sticks, but if the pest is abundant it is well to fallow 

 the ground for at least 3 months, spread on a coat of gas lime at 

 the rate of Ib. per square yard, let it lie 6 weeks, and then dig it 

 in. Vaporite or Apterite may be dug in during spring. Thorough 

 cultivation does good, both by strengthening the plants and worry- 

 ing the grubs. 



Wistaria (wista-ria, after C. Wistar. Ord. Leguminosae). A 

 hardy deciduous climber which produces large pendulous racemes 



