appears dry, then give a good soaking, for if moisture 
remains and the plant is watered again, it is likely to 
damp off, or an unhealthy condition will arise there- 
from. Plants protected from heat and the rays of the 
full sun do not require much water either. Wash leaves 
occasionally, for this gives the plants a chance to breathe, 
and the leaves will not become yellow as they so fre- 
quently do. The oftener plants which are kept indoors 
are moved the better, and it is wise to turn the plants to 
different positions once in a while, so that the light 
reaches all parts of the plant. If convenient it is excel- 
lent to place the plants in the open air as often as pos- 
sible, especially over-night, because the dew and evening 
air are so refreshing. It is well to remove decayed leaves 
as they appear. Sometimes moss is used on top of the 
pot, around the plant, this is unnecessary as well as 
harmful if placed too close to the stem of the plant, 
because it prevents a circulation which is so necessary 
for any plant grown in the close atmosphere of a room. 
Flowering plants can be kept in rooms all year providing 
they are properly cared for, and given the little atten- 
tion they require of man. 
DIFFERENT TYPES 
There are six distinct types of pelargoniums. Gera- 
niums are pelargoniums botanically speaking. 
Pelargonium domesticum—better known as Martha 
or Lady Washington geraniums, the fancy or very 
showy type. 
Pelargonium hortorum or zonale—better known as 
the geranium, the fish, horse-shoe or bedding type. 
Pelargonium zonale—better known as the variegated 
geranium, the variegated-leaf type. 
Pelargonium peltatum—better known as the ivy- 
leaved geranium is the trailing type. 
Pelargonium scented—better known as the rose- 
geranium, the sweet-scented type. | 
Pelargonium cacti—better known as the cactus gera- 
nium, the thorned-stem type. 
Yes, it is just as simple and interesting as it seems! — 
With these few pointers to guide you, you should have 
no trouble in growing healthy beautiful pelargoniums 
and geraniums. We wish you pleasure and success. 
WEST LOS ANGELES NURSERY 
E. ROBER, Specialist 
Geraniums and Pelargoniums 
646 So. Saltair Ave., Cor. San Vicente Blvd: 
Brentwood Heights 
Phone ARizona 32130. Mail Address: Los Angeles, Calif. 
