WINDOW GARDENING 



riod. It is at this time that the plant is making 

 its growth and storing up strength for future 

 flowering. 



Bulbs in seven or eight inch pots need not be 

 repotted, but should have the top soil removed 

 from time to time and replaced with fresh. A 

 rather rich, heavy loam is most suitable for 

 Amaryllis. 



AZALEA 



Azaleas which have been procured during the 

 flowering season will, with the proper atten- 

 tion, bloom from year to year. After the plant 

 has ceased flowering, pick off all the old flowers 

 and remove to a cdol room until the weather is 

 warm enough to set the pot outside. When 

 warm enough, place it under some tree or on the 

 north side of the house, where it will have plenty 

 of light but will not be exposed to the hot sun. 

 To prevent the soil from drying out too rapidly, 

 sink the pot up to the rim in the soil. Water 

 when necessary and syringe occasionally to keep 

 the foliage clean. One of the secrets in grow- 

 ing azaleas successfully lies in never allowing 



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