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GARDEN GUIDE 



Paneled window box showing bracket sup- 

 ports, also side brackets above, for plants 



For the green and more formal window box, plants of Aucubas 

 can be procured from the florist. In Winter the plants are useful on 

 enclosed porches. 



SELF-WATERING WINDOW BOX 



This shows body of box, false bottom. (B) Above water chamber or reservoir. (W) 



and two sponges (S) by which the water passes up to the soil. The water 



supply is replenished through a tube in the right-hand back corner (T). 



All boxes should be raised a little above the base or sill on which 

 they rest, otherwise both box and sill quickly rot. The self-watering 

 type prevents dripping, but even they require attention on hot days, 

 especially when in sunny positions. 



