Garden work, planting etc

To standardize the nomenclature; -To introduce new varieties:-To publish informational bulletins; -And to bring into friendly contact all who love to grow begonias-.Each year sees increasing interest in win¬ dow gardening, and more windows filled with flowers to give pleasure to the owner and to the passer-by.This volume is the result -of many years of happy work with house plants.It attempts to solve the problems of the average amateur about propagation, soil, potting, water¬ ing and general care.Many unusual plants have been tested, photographed and described, and special chapters are given to geraniums and begonias, describing rare varieties for those who enjoy specializing.Clear, simple instructions are given for hybridizing, whereby any amateur may produce new and lovely varieties.A chapter is devoted to plants, both new and old, for hanging pots, and another to bulbs for the window garden.Suggestions are made for over¬ coming hot, dry air, the greatest foe of house plants.As far as we know this is the only book on the subject written by a grower.Most of them are compilations prepared by writers.