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white flowers, and rich scarlet berries, make it very ornamental ; it is easily ob- 
tainable by any one. 
For a good selection to fill' one box for winter blooming, we would proceed as 
follows : 
Place in the centre a winter blooming Fuchsia, either Speciosa with its pink 
waxen petals, and brilliant crimson corolla, which will bloom ten months in the 
year, or Serratifolia, with its corolla and petals of two shades of crimson. 
Next plac9 on each side the Lady Culluin, a variegated Geranium, and the 
United Italy, with its leaves edged with silver. Both of these plants give .- ir- 
let flowers, but as they are grown principally for their leaves, you will nip off 
all buds. Bouvardia Elegans, with its coral, trumpet-shaped flowers, should 
come next ; on the other side, a pink Monthly Carnation, with its rich spicy 
bloom. 
If the proportions of the box will admit, we would also plant Tom Tliumh 
Geraniums, white and scarlet. Then at the four corners, add in the corners 
some of the different varieties of the Chinese Primroses, which bloom almost 
ceaselessly, sometimes eleven months in the twelve; then bring in an Alternan- 
thera, with its brightly veined lance-shaped leaves, and a variegated Sweet A lyssum 
with its white cluster of minute flowers. Bulbs of the Due Van Thol Tulips, or 
Crocuses or Hyacinths, may be added, taking care to sprinkle the holes made 
for their reception with sand, and to cover them with it. Shroud them in fresh 
green moss, so that the leaf buds may not start before they liave taken deep 
root, which will enable them to support and nourish the gorgeous flowers which 
lie embedded in their bosoms. Thus shaded, all will grow, and soon dehght you 
with their fragrance. 
One great advantage of these window boxes consists in the ease with which they 
are watered and cared for; there is no shifting of pots, or other manipulations. 
With a good moist temperature, and protection from frost at night, these box 
gardens will be a constant succession of bloom from early winter to leafy spring 
If proper fastenings are provided, these boxes may be placed out doors, just on 
the window sill, or may have temporary staging erected for the purpose, and 
there be tended and sprinkled without fear of damage to either window or furni- 
ture. Here, in the open air and balmy days of spring and summer, can be grown 
Verbenas, Heliotropes, Fever Fews, Geraniums and trailing vines, like Trades- 
cantia. Moneywort, &c., and there will always be flowers for a bouquet or a but- 
ton-hole. 
In an eastern or north-eastern window, Fuchsias, Mignonette and Pansies, 
which shun the heat, can be grown to advantage. 
Plant Stands. 
Here again we meet with an endless variety of designs and forms of construc- 
tion. Every conceivable form of taste, has been devised and executed, and we 
are at no lack of convenience, but rather in a quandary, what to chose from so 
many things that are so good. 
