at the proper time each plant will produce an abundance 
of gorgeous blossoms in the early spring, lasting until 
the fall, when they should be trimmed again. Without 
proper care plants will produce smaller flowers, and not 
bloom profusely at any time, even during their blooming 
period. Geraniums do not require this particular atten- 
tion, as do pelargoniums domesticum. They of course, 
remain much nicer plants if trimmed back occasionally, 
but it is not necessary to do this once a year, as it is with 
pelargoniums. During November and December it is 
adviseable to pinch out the tops or tips so as to produce 
lower growth. Geraniums bloom all year, and can be 
trimmed at almost any time, without any interference 
to their normal blooming. Do not place plants in entire 
shade as they will not bloom well and it will produce 
leggy growth. 
CUT FLOWERS 
Geraniums and pelargoniums do well as cut flowers, 
and are used a great deal for this purpose, because of 
their excellent lasting qualities. The falling of pelar- 
gonium petals can easily be prevented with a very simple 
remedy of gluing. Mix a small portion of gum-arabic 
with water and place one drop of this mixture with an 
eye-dropper into the center of each blossom. This has 
proven to be very satisfactory for pelargonium floral 
arrangements. 
PROPAGATION 
For propagating geranium and pelargonium cuttings, 
use more hardy wood, not a soft green shoot, because 
soft cuttings are most likely to rot, but be sure the wood 
is not too hard, for it will require a much longer time 
to root properly. Make cutting at least four to five 
inches long depending upon growth and habit of plant. 
Some of the more dwarf varieties can be cut much 
shorter. Cut just below the joint of desired cutting and 
insert in wet sand and pack well so as to keep firm. It 
requires from five to six weeks to have well rooted gera- 
nium cuttings, ready for pots, and sometimes it requires 
as long as two months for pelargoniums to root well. 
Of course, this depends upon the conditions under 
which they are propagated. 
INDOOR PLANTS 
When placing potted plants in rooms, select a light, 
airy place. Plants cannot thrive in dark rooms. It stands 
to reason they will lose their vegetation, in time, from | 
lack of air and light. Never allow the mould at the top 
of pot to become sodden, because of too much water. 
Watch the mould of the plant and water when this 
