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other flowering plants which are worth trying in 
the house for winter blooming. 
OTHER FLOWERING PLANTS 
Ageratum—Valuable for its bright blue flowers 
and dwarf growth, going in well with other plants. 
There is also a white variety. Make cuttings in 
August, or cut back and pot up old plants. 
Alyssum—Good with other plants to produce a 
light bouquet-like effect. White. Fall and dwarf 
varieties. Seed or cuttings. 
Balsam—Beautiful colors. Take up and pot 
after blooming in garden. Only double sorts worth 
while. 
Candytuft—Colors. Good for cut flowers. 
Seed or cuttings. 
Cannas—New dwarf hybrids, named varieties 
have beautiful flowers. Give rich soil, lots of sun 
and water. Dry off after flowering. . 
Carnation—This beautiful flower is not well 
adapted for house culture. It may, however, be 
grown in five-or-six-inch pots, using a heavy soil, 
keeping in a cool temperature, about forty-five de- 
grees at night, watering regularly and spraying daily 
with as much force as possible. For further in- 
formation about growing the plants, see Part IL, 
page 181. 
_ Carnation Marguerite—These are much better 
suited for the trials of house culture. While not 
