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pheric moisture, and are therefore unfit for cultivation in a 
house except in double windows. ‘The majority are dwarf 
plants with large spreading, variously colored leaves. All are 
adapted for growing in terrariums. ‘They are very attractive 
when grown in suitable soil among miniature sandstone rocks. 
Increased by cuttings or division, and grow well in the same 
soil as Bertolonia. C. Mackoyana, leaves oblong, green, 
blotched along the midrib with white and yellow. C. Mas- 
sangeana, leaves olive-green, velvety, middle portion silvery- 
gray with darker blotches. CC. roseo-picta, leaves deep-green 
with a bright narrow rose-colored 
band on each side. C. roseo-line- 
ata, rather tall with leaves ob- 
liquely lined with rosy-red and 
white. M. concinna, leaves small, 
bright green, regularly marked 
with blotches of a deeper green. 
M. striata, dwarf species with 
green leaves closely striped with 
white and yellow. 
Croton or Codizum. These are 
remarkable for their large, leath- 
ery, finely colored leaves, vying in brilliancy of color with 
the foliage of Caladium. ‘Tall and woody plants requiring 
great heat and sunshine to develop their full beauty; they 
Maranta roseo-lineata. 
are admirably adapted for growing in dwelling-houses in this 
country. As small plants they are useful for table decoration, 
and when fine, large specimens, cannot be excelled as orna- 
mental plants on the lawn in summer. Propagated by half- 
ripe cuttings in a warm place. When potting, a rich fibrous 
soil should be used and careful drainage is necessary. The 
