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PLANTS FOR WINDOW GARDENING. 



For four or five weeks, while new roots are running into 

 the fresh soil, they will not need a large supply of water ; 

 but when the roots reach the sides of the pots, and the 

 leaves and shoots are advancing in growth, then water will 

 be required in abundance. 



They should never be allowed to flag. 



After a hot, sunny day, let the plants, in addition to the 

 water at the roots, have a gentle syringing. Exercise dis- 

 cretion, however, on this point. 



The geranium is a spring and summer blooming plant. 

 It is very difficult to obtain a flower from December to 

 April ; therefore, during the winter it should be kept cool, 

 and moderately dry. 



About the first of February re-pot the plants, give more 

 heat, sun, and water, and your plants will bloom profusely 

 in May. 



The varieties grown only for their leaves may have more 

 generous culture during the winter months. 



Varieties. 



Ivy-leaved geranium (P. later ipes), is a pretty trailing 

 species, with ivy-shaped leaves and purple flowers in the 

 summer. There is also a variety with white flowers. It is 



