6 GENERAL INFORMATION 
not getting enough sun. It is not always possible to get 
really enough sun indoors during the short, dull days of 
December and January, particularly in cities, where 
smoke and steam may weaken the light. Even under 
these conditions, some flowers can be expected if the 
plants are in a window with an open south exposure. 
Some varieties flower better than others under condi- 
tions of limited amount of sun. Not very much seems to 
be known about the relative merits of different varieties, 
and opinions differ. Some varieties are mentioned in 
this catalog as being good in winter. Most of the varie- 
ties described as good pot plants, or as very free flow- 
ering, or as small and slow growing, are likely to be 
good for winter flowering. Although the French Type 
varieties in general grow into rather large plants, most 
of them flower well when still small, and some of them 
are very good for winter flowering. Among the best are 
all of the FIAT varieties, and the Fiat hybrids, FrmecLow, 
INSPIRATION, and WELCOME. 
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. 
