technical book; simply an attempt to tell in so plain a
way that they cannot be misunderstood the everyday details of the
successful management of plants in the house and within such small glass
structures as may be made, even with limited means and time, a part of
the average home.

There is another aspect of the case worth considering; so much so in
fact, that it is one of the reasons for writing this book. By the use of
such modest glass structures as almost everyone can afford not only is
the scope of winter gardening enlarged and the work rendered more easy
and certain, but the opportunity is given to make this light labor pay
for itself. Fresh vegetables out of season are always acceptable and
well grown plants find a ready sale among one's flower-loving friends.

CRANMERE, August 1st, 1912.
F. F. R.

CONTENTS

PART I--PLANTS IN THE HOUSE

CHAPTER PAGE

I INTRODUCTION 1

II THE PROPER CONDITIONS: LIGHT, TEMPERATURE AND MOISTURE 6

III SOILS, MANURES AND FERTILIZERS 14

IV STARTING PLANTS FROM SEED 22

V STARTING PLANTS FROM CUTTINGS 29

VI TRANSPLANTING, POTTING AND REPOTTING 35

VII MANAGEMENT OF HOUSE PLANTS 44

VIII FLOWERING PLANTS 51

IX SHRUBS 70

X FOLIAGE PLANTS 81

XI VINES 90

XII FERNS 97

XIII PALMS 103

XIV CACTI 110

XV BULBS 116

XVI VERANDA BOXES, WINDOW-BOXES, VASES AND HANGING BASKETS 128

XVII HOUSE PLANT INSECTS AND DISEASES 132

XVIII ACCESSORIES 140

PART II--HOME GLASS

XIX ITS OPPORTUNITIES