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GARDEN GUIDE 



Paneled and benched window box showing 



bracket supports, also side brackets above, for 



plants 



For the green and more formal window box, plants of Aucubas 

 can be procured from the florist. In Winter the plants are useful on 

 enclosed porches. 



SELF- WATERING WINDOW, BOX 



Tills shows body of box, false bottom. (B) Above water chamber or reservoir. (W) 



and two sponges (S) by which the water passes up to the soil. The water 



supply is replenished through a tube in the right-hand back comer (T). 



All boxes should be raised a little above the base or sill on which 

 they rest, otherwise both box and sill quickly rot. The self-watering 

 type prevents dripping, but even they require looking after on hot 

 days, especially when in sunny positions. 



