VERANDA BOXES 



plant, being of very rapid growth, and having 

 large, thick foliage. It can be trained on 

 strings, or over woven-wire netting. 



Plants in vases require about the same 

 treatment as those in window-boxes. Because 

 of their exposure, evaporation is always rapid, 

 and therefore especial care must be taken to 

 see that they are always well supplied with 

 water. 



To my mind, flowers at the sill only half 

 carry out the possibilities of a window decora- 

 tion. To the window-box I would add a 

 framework for the upper part of the window 

 over which vines could be trained in such a 

 manner as to result in an awning, in which 

 foliage and flowers take the place of unsightly 

 canvas. This idea I have worked out to my 

 own satisfaction, and for several years past my 

 windows have been as attractive above as be- 

 low. The framework of such an awning any 

 one can easily make from strips of lath. Cover 

 it with coarse-meshed wire netting. Fasten 

 it to the top of the window, and support it with 

 strips of wood, as shown in the accompanying 

 diagram. Plant vines at the ends of the box, 

 and train them up to the framework by strings. 

 In a very short time they will cover it so thickly 



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