February, 1912 
AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 
use. Everything is made as perfect as 
possible with the express intention of giv- 
ing the “feeling’’ which is to be found in 
the original. These pieces can be obtained 
in the white wood and were, at first, sent 
out so, but the preference seems to be for 
a complete representation and they are now 
for the most part made of mahogany and 
finished in the original style, or they are 
stained to represent the wood in which the 
original piece was made, giving, so far as 
is humanly possible, an exact reproduc- 
tion in little of the historic and interesting 
pieces of Colonial days. 
PLANTS INDOORS 
By EMILY C. DAY 
T IS sometimes said that the city dweller 
is more fond of plants and flowers than 
he who walks amongst them daily over the 
fields. There is no doubt that the person 
in the country talks less about it, as a rule, 
though this may not be altogether conclu- 
sive. However this is, flowers are an 
almost indispensable part of our life and 
have much to do with keeping us civilized 
and balanced, and the need which is sym- 
bolized by the flower is a very vital one. 
During the winter months, however, the 
town and city dweller must depend, for 
flowers, upon forethought and care, and 
given this, anyone may have plants which 
can reward any time and thought bestowed 
upon them. 
In arranging windows there are some im- 
portant general things to consider. One is, 
that though plants are charming compan- 
ions they must not be allowed to take up 
all the window space and unless the room 
offers two windows only a few plants should 
be accommodated. These should be, fur- 
thermore, arranged in such a way that they 
do not occupy too much of the window 
space. They may be arranged on either 
side, two or three deep if the window-seat 
is broad. Another good device is to put 
a shelf across the middle of the window, a 
little from it so that the sashes can move 
up and down easily, and plants and trailing 
vines from this shelf, will have every op- 
portunity for light, and ornament pleasingly 
the window without interfering with the 
convenience of the family. 
The second consideration may be for the 
plants themselves. The condition of the 
light and the amount of sunlight they may 
reasonably be expected to receive must, of 
necessity, influence the kinds of plants 
chosen. If a window is without sun, ferns 
and other plants which are not dependent 
upon it will furnish sufficient variety to 
form a good window arrangement. What 
plants these are can be discovered by con- 
sulting any authority or the numerous 
journals which make information upon 
points like this their special care. If full 
of sunshine there are other sets of plants 
which may be considered. The choice of 
plants will be further influenced by the room 
itself, by its general style, and by the uses 
to which it is put. In some cases the glow 
of a few gay Geraniums can add a most 
acceptable note; in others some softer hued 
flower is in better keeping. The ornamental 
value of one’s window of plants can be very 
much a matter of arrangement and the 
pots in which they are placed will do much 
to help or mar the effect. 
The plants may be put merely into com- 
mon terra-cotta pots and for general pur- 
poses scarcely anything better can be de- 
vised. Jardiniéres of porcelain, of pottery, 
of metal, of wood, are all possible, and used 
with discretion one or more can add a touch 
of distinction to the group. Here there is 
Both Plant and 
OU gain nothing by waiting till spring—you lose 
Evergreens of all kinds can 
be planted to special advantage all winter long. 
Fine, root- 
pruned, sturdy specimens of the sort you want, in sizes 
from three feet up to thirty. They can be shipped by 
wagon or rail with perfect safety when bundled and 
much if you do wait. 
And we have the evergreens you want. 
packed Hicks’ way. 
Then there’s the planning-~send for our catalogs this 
Done this way, your results will positively be better, 
because you have the choice of our large stock now— 
you can arrange to plant them early — we can ship early. 
You escape the worries of the spring rush and your trees 
and shrubs will do better, a good deal better, by having 
time to get established before the too warm days come. 
Don’t you want a fine maple, or pin oak, or some 
shrubs to immediately beautify your grounds like Hicks’ 
trees in the illustration? 
very day and map out just what planting of trees, shrubs 
and flowers you should do this spring. 
come and see us and make your arrangements. 
Then write or 
Hicks’ large trees cut out the years of waiting for small 
ones to grow up. 
Isaac Hicks @ Son 
Westbury, Long Island 
PLANT THE QUALITY GRAPE 
Catawba - Concord 
The Grape for Everybody Everywhere 
A cross between the Catawba and the 
Concord—so scientifically made that it 
unites all their merits with none of their 
defects. Equal in quality to the finest hot- 
house grapes and as easily grown as the 
‘oncord. For ten years it has proved its 
superiority. Has received awards wher- 
ever shown. 
Write at once for large descriptive cata- 
log of Raspberries, Blackberries, Grapes, 
Strawberries, Currants, Gooseberries, Gar- 
den Roots, Hardy Perennial Plants, 
Shrubs, Vines, Roses, etc. It tells how 
to plant and grow them—/7¢e for every- 
body. 
J.T. LOVETT, Box 128, Little Silver, N.J. 
ee as 
BUN GAL OW 
Send $1.00 for my new and complete book—Bungalows showing 
floor plans, interior and exterior perspective from photographs with 
prices for the completed building. 
I Guarantee to Construct at Prices Named 
If book is not satisfactory and is not what you want, | will refund 
the money. 
O. S. LANG, Bungalow Specialist, 
690 Seventh St., Buffalo, N. Y. 
Plan Your 
Out-door Pictures 
NOW! 
February is the planning time in every 
good gardener’s calendar. 
Of first consideration to home owners 
and garden lovers is the planning of the 
walks, the massing of shrubs, and the dis- 
position of trees. 
Use Wagner Landscape Service in work- 
ing out these details. It puts at your dis- 
posal the skill of expert landscape gardeners. 
Wagner's Landscape stock and hardy 
flowers are unsurpassed in vigor, beauty 
and variety. 
Write Wagner now about 
Trees, and Flowers for your place. 
“Plants and Plens for Beautiful Sur= 
roundings,”’ a beautifully illustrated and 
helpful book, is yours for the asking. Send 
Shrubs, 
_ fer it today. 
© Box 655 
WAGNER PARK NURSERIES 
Florists —— Nurserymen Landscape Gardeners 
Sidney, Ohio 
