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times successfully used as a house plant, and has 
the advantage of doing well in a low temperature. 
Cuttings rooted in June and grown on will make 
good plants, but the best way will be to get at the 
florist’s two or three plants of the splendid new 
varieties now to be had. 
Cobewea scandens—The cobcea is sometimes called 
the cup-and-saucer flower. It is very energetic, 
growing under good conditions to a length of twenty 
to thirty feet. The flowers, which are frequently 
two inches across, are purplish in color and very 
pretty. They are borne quite freely. 
The cobcea is easily managed if kept properly 
trained. As the plant in proportion to the pot room 
is very large, liquid manures or fertilizers are de- 
sirable. Either seeds or cuttings will furnish new 
plants. The former should be placed edge down, 
one in a two-inch pot and pressed in level with the 
surface. They will soon need repotting, and must 
be shifted frequently until they are put in six- or 
eight-inch pots. 
Cobea scandens variegata is a very handsome 
form and should without fail be tried. 
Hoya carnosa—This is commonly known as the 
wax plant on account of its thick leaves and wax- 
like flowers, which are a delicate pink and borne in 
large pendulous umbels. It is easily cared for; give 
full sun in summer and keep moderately dry in 
winter. Leave the old flower stalks on the plant. 
