GENERAL INFORMATION 5 
Geraniums need lots of light, and for good winter flower- 
ing in the house they ought to be in a window with a 
southern exposure. They should be as close to the glass 
as possible, but the leaves should not touch the glass. The 
ideal temperature is 60° to 70°, but considerable fluctua- 
tion will do no harm. Day temperatures of 80° or higher 
and night temperatures as low as 40° will not greatly 
affect the rate of flowering. 
Not all varieties are equally adapted for winter flowers. 
Unfortunately, information as to the relative merits of 
different varieties is not abundant, and opinions differ as to 
the best selections. In general, the French Type varieties 
are not likely to be so satisfactory as the Standard Type, 
although there are exceptions, such as the FraT varieties. 
Any of the varieties described in this catalog as good pot 
plants, or as free flowering, are likely to be especially 
satisfactory for winter flowering indoors. 
Geraniums in pots flower most freely when somewhat 
potbound, with the growth slowed down, and the stems 
beginning to harden. This is particularly important for 
winter flowering. This means that plants to flower in 4- 
inch pots in December and January should be in those 
pots by the first of October, or even earlier. If this 
can not be done, it is better to keep them in 3-inch pots. 
In fact, since more 3-inch pots will go into a given space, 
the smaller plants may give a greater total quantity of 
flowers. If any pinching or pruning of the plants is to 
be done, it ought to be finished at least two months before 
flowers are wanted. 
Old Catalogs Wanted 
I am trying to get together a collection of old catalogs 
listing Zonal Geraniums, particularly catalogs, either 
domestic or foreign, issued before 1930. If you have 
any that you are willing to sell, please write to me. I 
shall be glad to buy any that I do not have already. 
Please read page 31 before ordering. 
