The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-03-26

Then lay piece of broken crock over the
hole in the bottom of the pot and finish
filling. A few slight raps will settle the
earth evenly about the roots, then press it
firmly around, water, and place in a gentle
hot bed if possible, shading from the sun
shine for a few days. If no hot bed is at
hand put them is a box, cover with glass,
and set the whole over hot water to give
them little bottom heat, and stimulate
the roots into action. Ventilate daily. II
the weather is quite warm when they are
received this is not necessary, but care
must be taken 10 keep them in cool, moist
atmosphere. between so or GO degrees if
possible Halfway down anoutside cellar
way is a good place Shelter from sun
shine, and promote them as they become
established
Even in keeping half dozen plants
there are few conyeniences which are al
most indispensable. One is green house
syringe which is very useful in Washing
dust and insects from the leaves, Nothihg
will DESTROY the latter like Swinging with
warm .oan suds and in half an hour give
another wash of clear water. DO this
after sunset several times, aud no animal
life will survive the operation. | am
aware that ten dollar brass syringe is the
only Kind recommended, but for two year,
| have used one Of tin, costing but one
dollar, with perfect satisfaction and it j,
still in good condition. For watering the
leaves Of few plants in window, on
those just received by mail, Boston per
fumer, or atomizer,is invaluable. They car
be obtained at Mr.. Speidel's and only COS
altriAe sl 5O) compared with their use
/ fulness Last. but not least is poke
lens, which will reveal those minute insec
deprcdators that destroy SO many plant
without their presence being suspected.
Unlike other ornaments, flowers ar,
never out o. place alike beautiful in pal
ace or cottage, brightning a sick room. ar,
grazing a feast, blooming for the grave a'
well a, the altar. 1t is an act O! the mos
delicate fnessc in the lover &. cige pant'
to his inamoratn. She never sees then
but the giyer is brought to mind, and by
the subtitle power of association the CLAM
our of their beauty is thrown about hi
image Perhaps the flower Is beloved fo,
the eivers sake, or quite rs likely, he il
finally indebted 70 it for awakening thu
first interest in himself But he who trie
this heart guace and finds his flower dyiu.
through carelessness and neglect, may
spare himself the modification Of more
pointed refusal
/ Flowers are not a luxury hut necessity
to a refined mind aud heart, and il thoSC
fair friends who think they demand toe
much time and care, would sacrifice on tht
I ,hrines of their gardens some of the hid
eous yacaries Of fashion. with the hours i
takes 90 construct them, the sunshine an,
/ flowers would bring them blessing from
the gate, al Paradise itself
, In closing these notes, ! must disclair
/ the presumption Of assuming to be an il
structor in Horticulture. Indebted 10 flower
for some of the most exquisite moments
{ my htc,l only hoped by impartug the co
,perieuce have been years is collecting t
assist and win other, to this charming an
/ healthtul occupation
FLORA TEENAINE.