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Most of them will come through some winters, but 
it doesn’t pay to take the chance. 
H. Hortensia Japonica is the blue flowering vari- 
ety; the color will depend much, however, upon the 
soil. To make sure of the color, dissolve one pound 
of alum in two quarts of ammonia, dilute with 
twenty gallons water and use as a liquid fertilizer. 
Thomas Hogg is a beautiful pure white, quite hardy. 
H. h. Otaksa, pink, is one of the most popular. 
Lantana—Easily grown flowering shrub, trailing 
in habit, with small flower clusters of white, pink, 
red, yellow or orange. New dwarf varieties best 
for pot culture. Cuttings root easily. I have never 
cared for this plant, and its odor is not pleasant to 
most people. 
Lemon—tThe best lemon for house culture is the 
Ponderosa, or American Wonder, of comparatively 
recent introduction. Most florists now have it. 
Easily grown and a very attractive plant. The 
fruit is good to use. 
Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citriodora)—Many 
people consider this the most delightfully fragrant 
plant grown. Certainly no window garden should 
be without it. Early in September cut back old 
plants, if in the garden, and pot up. New growth 
will quickly be made. Plants kept in pots should 
be rested in early winter by keeping dry and cool. 
Spring cuttings root easily. 
Oleander—A beautiful old-time favorite, with 
