. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1901. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. AND LAWN WINDOW GARDENING IN WINTER. WIN'DOW facing-the south, or some i\^ intermediate point between an east V\S or west aspect, as near due south as possible and exposed fully to the sun, is the best position to grow and flower window plants in during the winter. Partial success with some flowering plants can be attained in a less favorable position, and in one having a more northern aspect than those mentioned, but the results as a rule are not at all satisfactory. Light and sunshine are elements that cannot be
. The Canadian horticulturist [monthly], 1901. Gardening; Canadian periodicals. AND LAWN WINDOW GARDENING IN WINTER. WIN'DOW facing-the south, or some i\^ intermediate point between an east V\S or west aspect, as near due south as possible and exposed fully to the sun, is the best position to grow and flower window plants in during the winter. Partial success with some flowering plants can be attained in a less favorable position, and in one having a more northern aspect than those mentioned, but the results as a rule are not at all satisfactory. Light and sunshine are elements that cannot be dis- pensed with in plant culture, more especially if the best flowermg properties of the plants are to be brought out. In growing or sel- ecting plants therefore, that are to occupy the window in winter, care should be taken to select only those that are best suited for the position thev are to occupy. For a window ha\ing a north aspect it would be useless to think oi' growing and flowering successfully even the commonest window plants, such as geraniums, oxalis, callas, etc. Even bulbous rooted plants, such as hyacinths, daft'odils. amaryllis and many other winter and early spring flowering plants are not a success in a window not fully, or at least partially exposed to the ravs of the sun in winter. Much can how- ever, be done toward brightening up even a north window by using bright-colored and graceful growing foliage plants. Amongst the latter may be mentioned palms, drac- enas, Cyperus alternifolia, Asparagus plum- osus, aspidistra, Ficus elastica and the variegated type of the cyperus, Cyperus variegata. Begonia manicata aurea makes an ideal window plant, and succeeds well in almost any window, whether in a shaded or sunny position, the beautifully blotched, ivory white and green coloring of its leaves giving it a decidedly bright and attractive appearance amongst a collection of window plants. The thick, fleshy nature of the leaves of this begonia also serve to increas
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