Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-02-19
Fl COVERING PLANTS
FOR THE HOME

ii accustomed TO seeing Ia home an
array 81 well lowered plants at other
times they are most conspicuous b.
heir absence Why should this be Sol
ii scarcely to III aplained. particular
Isl when there is wealth Of subjects
Sfor indoor culture available Il may
IS that the beautiful offerings Of the
florists to be observed at the seasons
mentioned i'll great measure account
for the displays then seen 81 that at
those times the necessity for unusual
brightness and cheer in homes some
times ali toe dreary suggest their use.
But why not have the enjoyment Of 2
plant III fun bloom continuou 4
With d proper selection 81 subjects, q
sunny window will enable anyone TO.
provide. 1T little expense, a veritahle
home garden the cheering influence
Of which is TO be greatly appreciated,
Few persons have Conservatives,
III III III the modern home there il gen
orally window at which the spring
and summer of plant life may be fos7
tered and maintained. even during the
long winter months The little cul-
tural care required Ii q JOY rather than
otherwise Il ii d delight 10 watch the.
progress of plant toward the ma
turity Of its bloom.
The air IN room III which plants
are expected 10 flower should, II pos
siIle, be somewhat moist Sufficient
moisture ii usually obtained through
evaporation of water obtained IN some
form, generally al or near 70 the
source Of heat supply. Ventilation
too. IS 8tnportant e has been all-
thoritaf1vely stated that any room in
which plants refuse 70 grow Is unfit
for human life. Ones skin and the
delicate membranes Of the throat and
lungs parch in a dry furnace heat just
as do the leaves Of plants under the
same condition Who're precautions
are taken to observe the rules essen
tial for human health. any plant should
thrive. Light and fresh air are most
important
or ali the lowering plants ADAPTED
to house culture, the cyclamen fl be-
! yond question, pre-eninent There is
no ordinary winter towering subject
fot as much value for duration IN
bloom, variety of coloring. Or range Of
color. The species known as persi-
fcuin. and used chiefly by florists, is
best for the purpose, and varieties Of
Il ii furnish flowers Of all shades from
pure white to deep scarlet delieiously
fragrant They remain In perfection
4of bloom for several weeks
/ The Gala lily which, by the way.
is not q lily, but an arum flowers
we'll ia the home, and does not mind
dry heat and gas lighting az much as
many other plants: cold draughts, or
Il temperature near the freezing point
should be avoided There ID now to
Re had yellow Gala, known as elliot
tiana, which is very handsome, and
Just ais adaptable The blooming sea
son il November To May
The Chinese primrose is an excel
lent window plant The blooming sea
j son II from December to May, and i
Is such d vigorous bloomer that il
often blooms itself TO death. The sim
gle varieties are best for house use.
and may be had iii red. white and
intermediate shades They are never
I troubled by insects, and do we'll in
any atmosphere, if not too cold; avoid
ichills and frost
The cigar plant cuphea. Is pretty
little plant, of very easy culture. and
practically always in bloom The
flowers resemble tiny lighted cigars,
hence its common name
I There is member of the large
family 81 orchids which does well as
window plant II il one 81 the
.lady's slipper varieties, and known
EotanIcaI1y as cypripedium insigne
Usually only known as greenhouse
plant. It is found to do quite well IN a
more moderate temperature, blooming
quite freely The flowers are large.
and exceedingly handsome marked
with purple, orange. yellow white and
hlack. and individual flowers viii re-
main in perfection six weeks or more
3It requires no especial care beyond
being kept clean. and to see that it is
not over watered An excess Of water
is likely ID induce root rot December
TO AprR is the blooming period
1 where one is willing 70 devote the
time required. the common heIitrope
jof our gardens makes splendid trel-
lis plant for window top. riot Of
foliage and flower Procure d young
plant and grow 1t along carefully nm
I til Of i sire TO suit. say, a tub two feet
in diameter Pinch out any bloom as
soon as II appears. and train the
strongest shoot as an upright for the
main stem or the plant. tying the 9th
bers 10 fan-shaped treIlis, and prun-
ing oar any that are not needed As
sunning that the start was made IN
spring. stable plant should result
by autumn The first winter the side
shoots rnay be allowed To carry d few
clusters Of bloom. but the leaders
must Be kept b wood This culture
IcontInued. Ia Eve years the plant
should Be at least ave fest high and