A fernery or plant-case might he arranged to run the whole length of the front windows of a story, and be heated by a small boiler placed behind a fireplace. From this a 2- inch flow and return pipe is taken through the case, so as to heat it when required. The space around the pipes can he filled with bark, or water if desirable, so as to produce a moist and genial bottom beat. The ferns, mosses, and other decorative plants, are arranged in flat Square pans of zinc or earthenware.;as shown in our sectional sketch, and the effect of the whole, especially when seen from within, is eery effective, and affords relief to the eye, which might otherwise look out on a dismal prospect of blackened roofs and soot begrimed chimney pots.

Section Of Plant-Case

Plants, Window, Care of. Plants kept in the windows Should be turned every morning, or the light, striking on one side only, will draw the plant to that side, so that all its branches and leaves will turn toward the window. The water in the saucers should never be applied to the plants, In cutting slips of any plant, always choose the youngest branches; and cut off the Blip at the junction of a joint or leaf, since the roots shoot more readily from such joints. If you follow these directions, and put sufficient sulphate of ammonia to just taint the water applied to your plants, you may cultivate with success almost any plant, even though you are an entire novice.