. The book of the garden. Gardening. WINDOW GARDENING. 427 Fig. 588. cock, so placed, and of such a size, as not to be seen from any part of the room. This is intended for withdraw- ing the water that may accumulate in them, and so preventing its overflowing, as it may not be con- venient at all times to remove the whole of the plants out of the table. The plants are to be packed in moss, kept perfectly green and fresh on the surface. Figs. 588 and 589 are more adapted for cut flowers than for plants in pots. They are made water-tight within, with the usual provision for drawing it off every d
. The book of the garden. Gardening. WINDOW GARDENING. 427 Fig. 588. cock, so placed, and of such a size, as not to be seen from any part of the room. This is intended for withdraw- ing the water that may accumulate in them, and so preventing its overflowing, as it may not be con- venient at all times to remove the whole of the plants out of the table. The plants are to be packed in moss, kept perfectly green and fresh on the surface. Figs. 588 and 589 are more adapted for cut flowers than for plants in pots. They are made water-tight within, with the usual provision for drawing it off every day, that fresh water may be supplied. The. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original McIntosh, Charles, 1794-1864. Edinburgh and London, W. Blackwood
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