PLANTS FOR HANGING BASKETS 99 



as to grow not only at the top, but also round the side, of 

 a basket so that they will completely cover the moss and 

 wire. Among the most suitable species for the purpose are 

 Adianfum capillus-veneris (common Maidenhair, of which there 

 are many varieties), Asplenhim flaccidiim^ A. huiceolatutn, 

 A. longissivmin^ Davallia canariensis (Hare's - foot fern), 

 Neph'olepsis phwiosa, Polypodmm vulgare (Adder's fern, many 

 varieties), Pelkva rotundifoHa, Pteris seri'ulaia (Spider fern), 

 and Woodwardia radicans. For general treatment, see 

 Ferns, p. 122. 



Fuchsia. — The pendent flowers are seen at their best 

 in a hanging basket, and though the growth is sometimes 

 too vigorous, there are many beautiful hybrids and varieties 

 which are suitable for the purpose. There is also a New 

 Zealand species, F. procuml>e?is, with a creeping habit, which 

 is especially effective in winter, for it then bears large reddish- 

 purple berries. As fuchsias are very liable to drop their 

 buds if the soil is allowed to become excessively dry, any 

 hanging basket containing them should be taken down 

 once a week in summer and immersed for a few minutes in 

 a bucket of water. For cultivation, see p. 56. 



Geranium (Ivy-Leaved). — See Pelargonium, p. 62. 

 The most popular of all plants for the purpose. They are 

 covered with magnificent flowers for months. 



Linaria cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy, Mother - of - 

 Thousands). — A hardy little perennial toadflax, sometimes 

 seen on old walls in the South of England. Each plant soon 

 becomes the centre of a colony, runners being thrown out in 

 all directions. It bears tiny lilac flowers throughout the 

 summer. Easily grown from seed, or propagated by means of 

 the runners. 



Lobelia. — See p. 41. 



Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny, Money- 

 wort). — A native plant with handsome yellow flowers through- 

 out the greater part of the season. Growing naturally in 

 damp pastures, it requires a good deal of water. Propagated 

 by seed or by division. 



Maurandia Barclayana.— -A small greenhouse climber 



