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leaves and a profusion of white flowers, followed by very orna- 
mental scarlet berries, is a very rapid-growing vine easily prop- 
agated by seeds. 
There are a number of trailing and creeping plants generally 
grown in baskets and vases, or in window-boxes and pots. 
They are of graceful habit and very ornamental when well 
grown. Among these are: 
Campanula garganica, a bell-flower with slender, trailing 
stems and numerous blue flowers during spring and sum- 
mer. Very ornamental. 
Ficus repens. ‘This is a very small and slender vine with 
creeping stems and air-roots, attaching itself to a wall or other 
object, to which it grows closely, forming a fine mass of deep- 
green leaves. Useful for vases and hanging baskets. 
Glechoma hederacea, with variegated leaves, is a form of a 
common weed that has lately become important as an orna- 
mental plant. It is very pretty for hanging baskets and win- 
dow-boxes. The leaves are orbicular green with white margin. 
Pelargonium peltatum. ‘The Ivy-leaved Geranium is an 
exceptionally pretty plant, with numerous single or double 
flowers of various colors, in large clusters. For culture see 
Geranium. . 
Torenia. Nice little plants with snap-dragon-like flowers, 
either blue or white. Raised from seeds in spring. 
Tradescantia. Wandering Jew. ‘Three or four varieties 
with green, white-striped; or red, white, and green foliage. 
Stem and leaves succulent. Pretty for hanging baskets. 
Verbenas are also useful for indoor use as well as for win- 
dow-boxes and vases. ‘They are well known and need no de- 
scription. Should be raised by means of seed or cuttings early 
in spring. 
