CARE OF PLANTS IN THE WINDOW IQ 



whisk broom for a sprinkler. A "sprinkler" is not 

 what you need, but something that has force enough 



FIG 4 — FOUNTAIN PUMP 



to take the water in all directions, and in such quan- 

 tities, and with such volume, as the case may require. 

 For specially constructed plant rooms, or conserva- 

 tories, the fountain pump (Fig 4) is best suited. 



Turn your plants at least twice a week so that they 

 will get the sun and light on all sides. This prevents 

 their becoming drawn to one side, as they will be sure 

 to do if not turned frequently. Don't neglect to do 

 this if you want good-shaped specimens. And be sure 

 to give all the light possible ; don't shut it out from 

 the window where you have plants, by curtains or 

 lambrequins. Let your plants furnish the beauty for 

 the window. Some are afraid of letting in the sunshine 

 upon their plants because it will fade the carpet. If 

 you care more for your carpet than you do for your 

 flowers, give them to some one who is willing to do 

 the fair thing by them, and concentrate your energies 

 on the protection of the precious carpet, but don't 

 attempt to compromise matters between the two, for 

 this will surely result in failure, so far as your plants 

 are concerned. 



