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PLANTS FOR WINDOW GARDENING. 



hot, dry air, the plants are liable to be attacked by red 

 spider, which, as syringing cannot be done in the parlor, 

 are difficult to get rid of. 



THE GELSEMIUM. 



This plant, botanically G. seynpervirens or nitidum, is 

 commonly known as Carolina jasmine. It is a native of 

 our Southern States, being generally found on the river 

 banks, and along the roads in moist places. 



The foliage is dark, shining green ; and the flowers, 

 which are freely produced, are bright yellow, and delight- 

 fully fragrant. 



The soil should be rich sandy loam, and plenty of water 

 should be given when the plant is in growth. Cuttings 

 root easily under a bell-glass. 



This is a charming window plant, and easily grown. It 

 is a half climber, and needs the support of a stake or 

 trellis. We have seen a single plant, which, grown in a 

 large tub, occupied the whole of a large bay-window, and 

 was a marked example of what success may be attained 

 in window gardening. 



