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and free from dust add to the beauty of their surround- 

 ings. All of these will grow on the north side of walls, 

 or in situations where the sun rarely shines. 



Among the flowering plants the begonias, pink and 

 scarlet, and the impatiens sultani with attractive rose- 

 hued flowers, are recommended for north or shaded 

 walls. 



The idea of using one species only to a box is fre- 

 quently productive of the best results. The experienced 

 gardener knows what certain plants will do and can ar- 

 range in localities congenial to them the abutilon or 

 flowering maple with its handsome bells, or the blue 

 ageratum, or the orange and red lantanas, or plants af- 

 fording flowers for vases. 



Some years ago a certain section of London attracted 

 visitors because of the cheerful fronts of the houses, 

 trimmed with window boxes. On investigation it was 

 discovered that a florist took the contract for the summer 

 and filled the boxes with potted geraniums, and various 

 other plants, removing a pot whenever the plant faded. 

 This practical method commends itself to many, especi- 

 ally to those in the city who have little time for the care 

 of a window box. 



By planting in pots set in the larger receptacle the dis- 

 play may be changed with the season. Boxes with 

 bulbs, such as scillas, hyacinths, daffodils, and tulips, may 

 appear with the first warm spring days. These should 



