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BEGONIAS, PERHAPS.

To be sure “Major Zero” is in full command; the ground is covered with snow, and the trees like gaunt skeletons stand out in bold relief against the background of sky. But wintry as it seems and is out of doors it is none too early to begin planning for the coming summer campaign. Catalogues from nurserymen, florists and seedsmen are pouring in upon us laden with good things. Some are really beautiful. I’ve been experimenting a little in window gardening, but—woe is me; some varieties have not responded well to my treatment, not from any fault of the plant I am confident, but through my ignorance of its needs.

Different plants require different treatment and temperature, but I find as a rule the majority treat them all alike and wonder why they do not have any “luck” with some kinds. For example, I gave my pet carnations just as much water, and as often, as my geraniums. They began to look sick and I lost three before I found out they did not require much wetting.

I’m thinking seriously of trying the different varieties of some one plant, begonias, perhaps. According to catalogue description they are admirably adapted to house culture. They do not require much sun and are free from insects. Most varieties blossom freely, and even if they did not the foliage is very attractive. Countess Louise Erdody is a curiosity and has a history. It was produced from seed planted in the garden of Count Erdody, a Hungarian, and named in honor of the Countess. During the summer begonias may be grown upon the piazza and a plant stand filled with well rooted specimens would be a beautiful ornament.

NELLIE STEDMAN WHITE.

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