FLOWERING PLANTS I33 



jasmine {Rhynchospermum jasminoides); 

 Potato vine (^Solanum jasminoides); Stephan- 

 otis fiorihunda, and the Wax plant {Hoya 

 carnosa). 



Annuals to be grown from seeds or cut- 

 tings each year: Monkey flower (Aiimulus 

 ttgrinus); stocks, wallflower (Cheiranthus 

 Cheiri); sensitive plant {Mimosa pudica). 



For summer flowers in the house grow 

 tuberous rooted begonias. These must be 

 started in March, and in September, when 

 the bulbs have ripened, store in a cool, 

 dry place. 



A word of encouragement may be wise 

 here: While the soil recommendations given 

 in the preceding pages are sound, and desir- 

 able for the best results, still the plant lover 

 need not forego the pleasure of his favourites 

 because the exact conditions cannot be sup- 

 plied. With intelligent care and loving 

 attention much is often accomplished with 

 very ordinary soils indeed. Therefore I say, 

 try with the best approach to the ideal that 

 you can have. 



