WINDOW GARDENING 



tings in this groove, allowing enough space be- 

 tween them to give all of the leaves the advan- 

 tage of the light. Where the cuttings are placed 

 too close together, the lower leaves turn yellow 

 and often rot. When the row across the box is 

 filled, press the sand down firmly against the 

 stems; then make another groove and fill as be- 

 fore. Care should be taken to have the bases of 

 the cuttings well down in the groove and resting 

 upon a firm bottom. 



CARE OF CUTTINGS 



When the cuttings are all placed, they should 

 be watered thoroughly. This helps to pack the 

 sand down closely against the stems and thus 

 prevents their drying out. The box should be 

 covered with the pane of glass and set in a 

 window where it may receive plenty of light but 

 no direct sunshine. The sand should be kept 

 constantly moist but not allowed to become 

 water-soaked. 



The glass should be removed from the box for 

 a short time each day, to renew the air. When 

 the cuttings are beginning to root, ventilation 



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