CHAPTER XIX. 



AZALEAS FOB WINDOW CULTURE. THE PROPER TEMPERATURE 



REQUIRED. ENGRAVING OF AN ELASTIC SPRINKLER. EN- 

 GRAVING OF COAL OIL STOVE FOR SMALL CONSERVATORY. 



I have frequent inquiries from correspondents ; will the 

 Azalea do for windows or house culture 1 



I know of no plant more beautiful for window decoration 

 than the Azalea is when in full bloom. 



The success with this plant is much better than that of 

 the Camellia. It will stand a great amount of heat, but 

 at the same time a moist atmosphere is necessary for it. 



Dampening the foliage three times a day will give all 

 the moisture that is necessary. 



There will be very little trouble in growing or flower- 

 ing this plant in a window that is inclosed. 



I would advise those who grow these plants in windows, 

 to keep them at a temperature of from fifty to fifty-five 

 degrees, and the plants will come into bloom during 

 February. 



Those grown with extra heat will require double tho 

 amount of care and attention than those that are grown 

 in a low temperature. 



All plants do best, and are healthier, that get but little 

 artificial heat. 



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