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and narcissus are good bulb plants for winter blooming 

 and are easily grown. 



House plants need rich soil with good drainage. 

 The air should not be too hot and dry. In most 

 houses the air is too dry for the health of plants and 

 people. Care must be 

 taken to keep them well 

 watered and free from 

 insects and fungous 

 diseases. 



Importance of beau- 

 tiful surroundings. - 

 The advantages that 

 come from the isolation 

 of each farm home may 

 become disadvantages, 

 if the proper home con- 

 ditions do not exist. 

 There may be a bitter 

 monotony in farm life, 

 if the surroundings are 

 ugly, and if the spirit of the home is harsh and unkind. 

 Some farmers do not realize the value of beautiful 

 houses with pictures, music, and books, and they miss 

 much of the pleasure and inspiration that otherwise 

 they would enjoy. 



Peace in the home. - The spirit of the family that 

 lives in the house determines more the character of the 

 home than the house and surroundings do. Nearly 



WINDOW PLANTS BEAUTIFY THE HOME 



