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inches. Allow them to remain in this position until they have 

 made a growth of from four to five inches, then carefully remove 

 the sand from the top of the box and gradually expose the 

 blanched leaves to light and air; as soon as the leaves assume 

 their natural green color the box may be placed in the window. 

 Tulips and Narcissus require the same treatment, excepting that 

 only three inches of sand, instead of six inches, will be required 

 to cover them. 



Pansies and Viola cornuta as well as Forget-me-not make 

 excellent subjects for Winter and Spring-flowering window 

 boxes. Sow the seeds of Pansies and also Forget-me-not in early 

 July and plant them three inches apart in boxes as soon as they 

 have made from four to six leaves. About November first they 

 will be ready to be planted six inches apart in the window boxes. 

 The Viola cornuta seeds should be sown early in June and grown 

 on as suggested for the treatment of the Pansy and Forget-me-not. 



Another charming Winter and early Spring-flowering plant 

 suitable for decorating the window is the modest little Silene 

 (catchfly) ; sow in July and grow as recommended for the Pansy. 



It may be stated that the dimensions of the box given here 

 are for the narrowest window-sill; should the window-sill be 

 twelve inches or more in width, much better results may be 

 expected both in the health of the plants and the greater number 

 of plants which may be grown. 



Should insects attack any of the plants, sponge the leaves with 

 soap-suds, and, the following morning, sprinkle them with clear 

 water. Keep the foliage clear of dust by syringing or spraying 

 the leaves with clear, soft water. This will greatly encourage 

 growth and assist in keeping the plants in good health. 



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