Our homes; how to beautify them. One hundred and fifty engravings (1888)
[Martin, George A.] d. 1904 · New York, O. Judd co. · leaf 102
D PLANTS. 99 window-sill. The outer side of the box is supported bya twisted wire cord, running from a ring in each cornerup to rings at the sides of the window. Before settingit in place, stain the box in imitation of walnut, or orna-ment with some simple distinct pattern, with two colorsof paint.… … FIG. 79— A WINDOW BOX. floor oil-cloth is used to cover the box. when seen froma little distanC3 it will appear as if covered with tiles.The pots containing the plants are arranged in the box,and sphagnum or other moss packed between, to retainmoisture. German ivy and Kenilworth ivy are good…
Fancy work · Interior decoration
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