The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

mus, may form some idea Of the time
and expense that will be saved to the
the commerce Of the world in the transit
Of ships from the North Pacific to the
North Atlantic Ocean. The reduction
would certainly be more than so per cent.
Window Gardening.
There is no kind Of adornment 80 at
tractlve to the eye as flowers in the win.
dows Of our houses, particularly during
the season when outdoor gardening is
out of the question and the hoar. frost and
snow cover the country with their win
try pail. AS matter Of expense, they are
to be had at very low rates, and the labor
and care of attending upon them is al
ways pleasure, rather than task, to
those who truly love them. And who
docs not love the bright and beautiful
tiowersa Every one acknowledges their
refining influences, and no one can enter
room red lent with their perfume, and
where the windows are garlanded with
the arabesque leaves of ivies, maurandyas
ana Co6eus scandens, and where stands of
flowers I'LL up every intervening space,
without exclaiming: "What a perfect
bower of beauty you have created here!"
such bower is within the means of
hundreds and thousands of jewellers In
both city and country, if they will only
purchase supply of plants and COM
mence their gardening operations at once.
II stand of flowers would intercept
the light too much, brackets can be Sc
curely fastened to the wall, and they can
be so arranged as they will hold quite
number of large plants; and this will
leave The lower part of the windows free
from all obstacles.
In the centre Of q mullioned window a
bronze bracket can be fastened to the
moulding which will hold four large pots
OF flowers and adOrn the window with
grace and loneliness. In the centre of a
large pot, containing Lady ArabelIa fu-
chsla, whose pink and white pearly flow
ers droop in large clusters from its grace
tul stems; while from all sides ST the pot
hang IN thick masses the succulent leaves
and stems Of tradescantia, the prettiest of
all pretty creepers. These vines will en-
Irvine about the whole bracket, and fall
in beautiful confusion over the bottom of
the window. Upon the three other
branches of the bracket place scarlet and
white geranlums, in full! flower: and an
achyranthus, whose rich crlms, n and ma
room varigated leaves will add color,ng
and warmth to the who picture. At
the sides Of the windows you can attach
other brackets. One holding large pot
of ivy, whose flexible tendriIs will Irvine
over the cornice above the brackets-as
it were, enclosing them in dark, glow
ing framework Of green, while on the
other side place very large scarlet ger
anium, in full flower.
Does it strike you as pretty picture?
Truly it is, and every one who enters the
room will exclaim, ''How beautifully
The richest OF lace draperies, the thick
est of rareiywrought brocade or embroi-
dered velvet could not give such regal
beauty to ores surroundings as do these
simple flowers, which were created bv
the good God to gladden. the hearts of all
those who acknowledge him, even in the
tiniest flower that blooms.
my cottage-window, framed with sturdi-
est vine,
Whose g'adness, 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
er-by; and 1t looks particularly attract
i've at night, when the 6reli ght on the
hearth and the lamps upon the table illu-
inmate the room and throw the window
into brilliant light. Often, in amateur cul-
tvation of hous plants, the owner attempts
too much, and therefore does not succeed
with anything. Take care not to crowd
too many plants into small space
where half dozen would grow luxuriant-
~, but dozen would not obtain su&-
cient light aud air.
A few plants of graceful shape and
healthful appearance will give you more
pleasure than large quantity of strag-
CLING, ill-carcd-for plants, even if they |
are of the rarest varieties. In window
gardening it is also mistake to attempt
to cultivate plants whose requirements |
demand the regular warmth and moist air |
of the greenhouse. More common plants |
are more desirable for this purpose
Chinese primroses for instance, which
will often flower continuously tor eight
months, and are always an addition to a
window. They can be procured with
both single and double flowers, and their
c"lors range from white, purple and pink
to the richest c1imscns. The double white
and crimson varieties are particularly
pretty. Plants of these varieties can be
purchased in full bud and flower for
shilling or less at any florists. Fuchsias
are always lovely and of easy culture,
and the winter-fowering varieties bloom
IN great beauty. Speciosa, with pink and
crimson flowers, is one of the freest bloom
ers. Quotre, white and crimson, and SER
ratifolia, Of two shades Of scarlet, will al
so flower in great perfection for months
together.
Libouia Jaoribunda t. a winter-fower-
ing plant, with pretty foliage, which.
added 10 its crimson and yellow flowers,
makes decided tavorite for the plant
stand. Begonias Of various shades are
frequently in flower the whole year, and
will stand great amount Of neglect. A
white variety now stands on the window.
sill by my side, covered with its snowy
flowers with yellow StamenS in the centre