BASKET AND WINDOW BOX PLANTS 



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Fig. 66. THE CHARM OF THE WINDOW Box. Trailing plants usually form the 

 most important part of a window or veranda box layout, but one can obtain a most 

 pleasing effect by using Rosy Morn or some other variety of Petunia, which in a 

 short time will completely cover the sides. Note the attractive setting of conifers 



helped the demand for window and porch boxes, but far more 

 entitled to credit is the modern architect, who hardly ever designs 

 a country or suburban home without providing in his plan places 

 for window boxes. Often these boxes are made part of the building, 

 being stationary and fitted with liners. Or large concrete vases 

 or urns filled with flowers and trailing plants adorn the terrace or 

 front entrance. This idea was copied by the owner of larger grounds 

 too shady perhaps for flower beds, and with each succeeding year 

 the demand for the filling of window boxes or boxes used for porches 

 increased so that today we are supplying more than ever; indeed, 

 with many florists this demand forms the most important item dur- 

 ing the so-called bedding season. It doesn't even stop here, for 

 the demand for window boxes in the business district, not only of 

 large but also of small cities, keeps on increasing from year to year. 



This particular phase of the business, by the way, deserves to 

 be pushed by the local florists. It provides a new outlet for stock, 

 and not only that, but it helps more than anything else to beautify 

 the town you live in. Have attractively filled boxes at your own 

 home, at your store or in front of your establishment. Set an 

 example of what can be done and others will follow. Display some 



