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tings is the temperature. Most cuttings root more 

 readily, if supplied with bottom heat and the sand 

 kept at a temperature ten or fifteen degrees higher 

 than the atmosphere of the room. This is easily 

 accomplished in the greenhouse, where the flues 

 conducting heat run under the benches, but at 

 home it is difficult ; the use of a Waltonian case is 

 perhaps the easiest method. Yet a larger per cent 

 of cuttings will root and make fine plants simply 

 placed in sand in the ordinary way. 



Some forethought is required to make cuttings 

 to produce blooming plants at the desired season. 

 A little timely attention will reward the gardener 

 with an abundance of flowers, while neglect can 

 only be remedied by patronizing the florist. 



SITUATION AND SUNLIGHT. 



A south window is the best location for most 

 plants, as sunlight is requisite to bloom them suc- 

 cessfully. The east window comes next ; one that 

 receiyes the full rays of the morning sun. Those 

 who have neither of these to devote to flowers will 

 find a window taking in the afternoon sun answer 

 admirably for many plants. The rays of the sun 

 a few hours each day are necessary to deyelope 

 flowers and produce a bright rich foliage with most 

 plants, though there are quite a large class that do 

 not require the direct sunlight. A bay window 

 shut off from the room by glass is an admirable lo- 

 cation for plants, as moisture can be retained and 



