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with sifted ashes, fine gravel or any other material that water 

 will readily pass through ; clean brick will do admirably, and 

 on these the plants can be placed. This water will remain in 

 the pan, causing a moist vapor to arise which will greatly ben- 

 efit the plants. The water in the pan should be taken out and 

 the pan rinsed at least once a week in summer, and once in two 

 weeks in winter, or oftener if the pan becomes filled with water. 

 The plants are arranged and watered from the room within. 

 On the whole, we can't help but say we like this window in 

 every respect. By having such an one you will be enabled to 

 give your plants more ^sunlight ; by closing the inner doors 

 you can keep dust and gases from them, you can fumigate 

 without difficulty; in fact it is one of the greatest helps to as- 

 sist you to victory. 



The question may be asked. What plants are best suited for 

 window culture? It is rather diflacult to answer. There are so 

 man5' " ifs " aboutit ; the best answer we can give is to refer the 

 reader to the list of plants and their requirements. You can 

 readily discover those whose wants you can supply. They are 

 those for you to procure. 



