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wood. A paper or linen doily laid over the glass 

 will perhaps make a more attractive appearance 

 than the plain glass, and if one doily is placed 

 under the glass there will be no danger of the glass 

 leaving a scratch. 



Dingy old flower pots may be painted with red 

 ocher with a most pleasing result. Flower pots 

 should never be fancifully decorated. The pot is 

 meant to hold the flower, which is the true orna- 

 ment, and anything which tends to detract from 

 the plant is in direct competition. A flower will 

 lose its charm if placed in a brightly colored pot. 



When pebbles or small stones, shells, etc., are not 

 available for placing in the bottom of pots to in- 

 sure good drainage, "clinkers" from the coal stove 

 will answer as well. The very small ones should be 

 used in order not to take up too much room which 

 should be left for earth. 



When a plant is frozen, thaw it out by covering 

 securely, not permitting a ray of light to penetrate 

 the darkness, until the weather moderates. The 

 plant will thaw gradually and there will be no sign 

 of its ever having been frozen. Even very tender 

 plants can often be restored by this method. 



