GERANIUMS 113 



algffi one often sees upon flower-pots, and the 

 fungi which disturb the growth of houseplants. 

 The little aphidies (plant-lice) which occasion- 

 ally infest Geraniums are easily killed by fumi- 

 gating the plants with tobacco smoke. Wash- 

 ing the leaves with tobacco water, or dusting 

 them with dry pyrethrum or snuff, is also an 

 excellent remedy. Worms are harmful to all 

 houseplants by reason of their attacking the 

 roots. If you believe your Geraniums to be 

 troubled by this pest, turn the plants out of 

 their pots, and examine the root soil. Finally, 

 do not allow diseased, wilting, or discolored 

 leaves to remain on your plants. Go over 

 them every day, and remove and burn all leaves 

 of this sort. It often happens that plants re- 

 moved to the moist air of a kitchen for a couple 

 of days recover from their ailments in an as- 

 tonishing manner. Try this simple "hospital 

 cure" with your Geraniums when they appear 

 yellow and sickly, and you will be well re- 

 warded for your care. 



