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[Barr and Suqden, 1871. 
front is ornamented as represented in the illustration, the structure resting upon blocks so as to raise it a quarter 
of an inch above the sill of the window, and with holes in the bottom for drainage. A compost is used of soil 
consisting of two-thirds road-scrapings, one-third loam, and if convenient an addition of leaf soil perfectly decayed. 
The soil is then elevated so as to be highest in the centre, or it may be worked into mounds. Into this may be 
introduced a few stones, or a few shells, but care should be taken that these are not made conspicuous. Ihen 
the Diants should be arranged so that, looking from the window or from the outside, the effect is equally good. 
Between the scallops in the front a trailer should be inserted, and a Sempemvum to form a rosette between the 
scallops or a little bit of rock with a Scdum or Saxifrage growing over it. When shells are introduced, we prefer 
a Scmncrvivum growing out of them, such as Montanum, or the Cobweb house-leek. Intermingling with those 
low-growing plants associate Iberis, and variegated Polcmonium, and any other plants which give a little 
elevation. For the summer, a few of the Mexican Cacti might be introduced with great effect and when removed 
in the autumn, their place occupied with spring flowering plants, such as the Myosotis dissitiflora, etc. 
Collections of Plants suitable for forming No. x Window Garden. 
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1701 200 in 200 species 168 o 
1702 100 in 100 ,, 80 0 
1703 100 in 50 „ 7° 0 
1704 50 in 50 ,, 4° 0 
1705 50 in 25 species 30/ and 35 o 
1706 25 in 25 ,, 15/ »» 21 0 
1707 12 in 12 ,, 6/, 9/, ,, 12 o 
No. 2 WINDOW GARDEN. 
This can be constructed by cementing tufa, sandstone rock, spar, shells, etc., on the window-sill, or what we 
should prefer, on a yellow deal board resting on a block a quarter of an inch high, so as to raise it offthe sill, and 
the board having holes for drainage. At the back, slate may be used, or wood as recommended in No. 1. the 
same kind of soil should be used, but the selection of plants should be confined to Sedums, Sempervivums, licne- 
verias, Saxafrages, Antennarias, Thymus, Arenarias, and plants of a dwarf growth or of a rugged aspect, this 
being what we call the Succulent Alpine Window Garden. It is of the highest order of beauty. We have enjoyed 
one at our residence for three years, and during the whole period we have neither expended time nor money, ex- 
cept the necessary labour in weeding and watering. In addition to the Succulent plants, we recommend the same 
class of spring flowering bulbs being inserted as in No. 1 Window Garden. 
Collections of Plants 
1708 200 in 200 species 
1709 100 in 100 ,, 
1710 100 in 50 „ 
1711 50 in 50 „ 
suitable for forming No. 2 Window Garden. 
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168 o 
80 o 
70 o 
40 o 
1712 50 in 25 species 
1713 25 in 25 ,, 
1714 12 in 12 ,, 
30/ and 
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No. 3 WINDOW GARDEN, on page 39. 
This window represents the effect of No. 2 from the inside of an ordinary window. The plants in this window 
may be arranged according to No. 1 or No. 2 Window Garden. .... . 
In these Window Gardens, as illustrated, refinement of taste has been more studied than brilliancy of colour. 
They are intended more for the pleasure of the inmates than for the effect they impart to the fascadc. I hey can, 
however, if required, be made to do duty for brilliant coloured summer flowers, or the Window Gardens can be 
removed for the few summer months, and give place to the ordinary flower box, and the gay-coloured Geraniums 
replaced as soon as the cold nights show their effect upon the summer flowers. 
