MISCELLANEOUS FOLIAGE-PLANTS 137 
dwelling-house. It has large palmately lobed leaves and neat, 
compact habit. ‘This useful plant can be raised from seeds 
which grow freely in a warm and shady position. ‘The young 
seedlings should be repotted several times during the first sum- 
mer. Plenty of air and a cool, half-shady position are best 
suitable in summer. 
Araucaria excelsa. The Norfolk Pine is an elegant and 
robust-growing Conifer with regular feathery branches. Plants 
must be bought ; propagation not practicable in a house. It 
will thrive in rich fibrous soil. Handsome both as small plants 
and large specimens. 
Aspidistra lurida fol. variegata. 
Aspidistra, with green or variegated leaves, is the best foliage- 
plant for all purposes. Leaves broad, lanceolate on slender leaf, 
stalks growing from a thick and fleshy rootstock. This plant 
loves rich soil and plenty of water, and will do better in deep 
shade than most other plants. Easily propagated by division. 
