PLANTS FOR WINDOW GARDENING. 



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THE STEVIA. 



Some species of this large genus are useful as window 

 plants, blooming in early winter, at a time when flowers 

 are scarce. 



The foliage is clear green, shining in some species ; and 

 the flowers, which are very abundant, are in dense cor- 

 ymbs. The color is usually white, but some are pink or 

 purple. 



Cuttings are struck in the spring, grown out of doors 

 all summer, the plants being frequently pinched to keep 

 them in shape. Just before the frost, the plants are pot- 

 ted, shaded for a few days to establish them, and forced 

 into bloom in December. After blooming, the plants are 

 thrown away, except the few needed for cuttings. The 

 soil should be good loam, and water should be given 

 freely. The best species for window culture is S. salici- 

 folia. 



THE PETUNIA. 



This well-known plant blooms freely in the window, and 



is very easily grown. 



It is a native of South America; and from the white 

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