Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-11-13

pretty crecpcrs. These vines Will err
-Sine about the whole bracket, and fall
beautiful confusion over the bottom Of
the window. Upon the three other
branches Of the bracket place scarlet ano
white gcranlnns, in FIJI! flower: and I'll
achyrantl,ua whose rich crlclSs Il and ma
room varigatcd leaves w:ii add c,Inrna
ind warmth to the whole picture. Fl
the sides Of the windows YOU can attacl
othcr brackets. One holding large poi
of ivy, whose flexible tcnlrils will taiue
over the cornlcc above the brackets-a;
it were, enclosing them in dark, glow
ing framework Of green, while on the
other side place g very large scarlet ger
anium, in iul! flower.
Does it strike you as a pretty picture
Truly it is, and every one who enters the
room viii! exc!aiu,, "How beautifully
The richest OF lace draperies, the thick
est Of rarciy-wIought brocade or cmbroi
dered velvet conld not give such rega
beauty to oaes surroundings as do these
simple flowers, which were created by
the good God to gladden. the hearts Of 81
those who acknowledge him, even in thu
tAICol AO"Cl ludL UlOOlllo.
My cottage-window, framed with sturdi
est vine,
Whose gladness laughs in every lusty
Where fuchias hang their bells and pan
sizes shine
Like violet eyes touched with some child
gives great delight, not only to the in
mates OF the house, but also to every pass
cr-by; and 1t looks particularly attract
i've at night, when the freight on tn,
hearth and the lamps upon the Die illu
inmate the room and thro1 the windo "
into brilliant light. Often, in amateur cul
tlvation Of hous plants, the owner attempts
too much, and therefore does not succeed
with anything. Take care not to Grove
too many plants into {; small space
where halt dozen would grow l1xuriant
~, but q doze1 would not obtain suit;
cient light and air.
4 few plants ct graceful shape and
heallhiul appearance will give you more
pleasure than large quantity Of strag-
Cling. iil-cared-tor plants, even if they
are oi tic rarest varieties. In window
gardening it is also a mistake to attempt
to cultivate plants whose requirements
demand the regular warmth and moist air
Of the greenhouse. hIore common PLANTS
are more desirAbIe for this purpose
Chinese prlmroses iur instance, which
Will often flower continuously tor eight
mon: KS, and are always all addition to Il
window. They can be procured with
both sing le and double flowers, aud their
cnIors range from white, purple aud pink
TO the richest clisusoi,s. The double white
ard Crimson varieties are particularly
pretty. Plants Of these varieties can be
purchased in full bud and 1iowrr for a
shilling OK less at any florists. Fuchsias
are al avs lovely and Of easy culture,
anl the Notwithstanding varieties bloom
IN great beauty. Sj'uvloa;, with pink and
crimson flowers, is enc q! the !recsy bloom
cTs. Guntre, white and cri,ns;u, and s"r-
r;.tllo!ia, OF two shades Ct scarlet, will al.
Sc flower in greet perIccy!on tor nlcnths
together,
L:b'asia G>"5bnada Is 8 inter flower
ing plant, with pretty foliage, (which.
added 10 its crimson AMI yellow flowers,
makes & decided flyorite for the plant
stand. Bcgonias q various SHADES are
frequently in flower the whsle wear. and
VIII stand great amount Of neglect. 4
white variety now stands on the window
sill by my side, covered with its snowy
flowers with yellow stamens in The centre.
Bouvardias are highly esteemed for win
dow gardens, and their clusters of tiny
trumpet shaped flowers, in pure white,
pink or scarlet shades are very ornamen-
tai.
Carnations, however, are my special
pets, and the monthly varieties arc al
ways bright and beautiful and can be
pNrch2eca Of the florist for The low price
II from twenty to thirty cents each. They
lower in the richest shades Of scarlet
and pink, willie the pure white
7aricties are also in great demand. These
plants are subject, however, to red spid-
rs and aphis, and must be frequently
howcred Or plunged into water to keep
hem clean.
The Cestruza nocJurnuna or night bloom
ng Jcssamine, is one OF tn. very pretti-
st plants Cor window. gardening, not on
account of the beauty Of its flowers or
heir desirability for bouquets; but be.
ausc OF the rare fragrance ii diTuscs in
he room after the evening lamps arc
lighted. I have ore nov in the fullest
bloom. During the day It's tiny trumpet
haped fewers of yollowish green are
ardly to be perceived; but at night their
delicious fragrance is highly appreciated
y all. It is not too intense, like that
f the tube-rose that sits by its side, and
aust be removed to the hall IN the even
~; but it comes to your senses in odor-
us breaths, as if beds Of mignonette were
y your chair.
Roses must not be forgotten in the list
f desirable plants, and tea roses are al
rays in perfection in the winter. Six
arieties, at least, are none too many for |
garden, and it is best to send tn
ONE large rose-culturist, who makes
aemssa speciality, and obtain good small |
DOTS, for small plants Will often bloom
lost plentiful]y. Leave the selection to
lie florist, merely saying you desire free
loome-s. To be sure they will demand |
lore attention at your hands than zonale, |
oraniums or begon,as; but then their
uds are so much more beautiful than
lose Of any other flower. When pur-
lased, pot them IN the richest of black
'am, or mixture OF two or three-years.
ID manure and loan, with full cne-third |
sharp gravel Or sand added to it. (Sand
to plant growth, what sugar is to
ainty cookery. and a good supply should
2 always on handy Once s. week take
our roses to the bath-tub or kitchen
nix, and shower them thoroughly
It'll warm water, washing each tiny ieaI
lat could harbor spider or green fly,
r these are the pests that desDoI the
sauty of the rosebuGs. Thus treated,
eir foliage will be always glossy and
Ie buds Will soon appear.
But we must not finish this article
ithout mention of the heliotrope and
1gnonette--sweetest and most modest
tiowers-whose presence is ever need
to complete ones collection of house.
ants. Several pots Of Of esch plant can
yer come amiss and, if the windows
g sunny and the soil is hghtened with
nd and stimulated once or twice q week.
til some weak fertilizer ID solution.
eJ will bud and bloom month after 4
onth - g. Josnson, in tie Iadepend-
/. SO
Chicken Said Two chickens; chick
and Celery equal parts cut ID small q
mot chopped Dressing oIks Of
rec raw eggs one teasl oonfu OF made
1stard 80 LITTLE salt and red pepper haiti