THE ORNAMENTAL PLANTS — WINDOW-GARDENS 337 



rior or true window-garden, made for the enjoyment of the family 

 in its internal relations, and which is chiefly a winter or cold- 

 weather effort. 



268. A protection for chrj'^santhemums. Very good plants can be grown under 

 a temporary shed cover. The roof may be of glass, oiled paper, or even 

 of wood. Such a shed cover will afford a very effective and handy protec- 

 tion for many plants (p. 366). 



The window-box for outside effect. 



Handsomely finished boxes, ornamental tiling, and bracket 

 work of wood and iron suitable for fitting out windows for the 

 growing of plants, are on the market; but such, while desirable, 

 are by no means necessary. A stout pine box of a length cor- 

 responding to the width of the window, about 10 inches wide 

 and 6 deep, answers quite as well as a finer box, since it will 

 likely be some distance above the street, and its sides, moreover, 

 are soon covered by the vines. A zinc tray of a size to fit into 

 the wooden box may be ordered of the tinsmith. It will tend 

 to keep the soil from drying out so rapidly, but it is not a neces- 

 sity. A few small holes in the bottom will provide for drain- 

 age; but with carefulness in watering these are not necessary, 



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