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are bought, they should be started in a warm place about mid- 
winter or earlier. Gentle sprayings are beneficial, and a half- 
shaded position suits them best. 
Gloxinia. 
Heliotropes are favorite flowers and, as they are easily grown, 
should be in all collections. They require a warm tempera- 
ture and plenty of moisture. They are increased by means of 
herbaceous, brittle cuttings inserted in sand close to the rim of 
a pot and kept warm. ‘The cuttings should be allowed to root 
well before being potted separately. To make bushy, sturdy 
plants, pinch the young shoots often and keep the plants in a 
light place. Ordinary light and rich soil. 
The Marguerite or Paris daisy is a kind of single Chrysan- 
themum. It flowers from the earliest spring throughout sum- 
mer, and is especially valuable because it can be had in flower 
early in the season. ‘There are several white and yellow 
varieties, the white ones being most valuable. Increased by 
