WINDOW GARDENING 



When the red spiders have once obtained a foot- 

 hold it is difficult to dislodge them. The dry 

 atmosphere of the living-room is ideal for their 

 development. 



These insects are so small that they are seldom 

 noticed until the entire plant becomes infested. 

 Where they are present the leaves lose their 

 green color and become dotted with very small 

 white spots. If the leaf is closely examined, it 

 will be found to be covered with minute insects 

 of a reddish color. When allowed to remain 

 undisturbed they soon cover the plant with a 

 fine web that glistens in the sunlight. Syring- 

 ing with clear water is the best remedy. Where 

 they have secured a firm foothold the plants 

 should be syringed daily. 



THE EARTHWORM 



The best method to remove earthworms from 

 pots, is to saturate the soil with a concentrated 

 solution of lime-water. This is easily prepared 

 by slaking a piece of lime in a pail of water. 

 Allow it to stand for a short time until clear and 

 then pour off the liquid and apply. Enough 



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