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sometimes affected by the same species of mealy bug as is 

 found on the roots of ferns (see p. 23). When repotting 

 becomes necessary, the roots should not be disturbed. The 

 plants should be lifted out of their old pots and transferred 

 to others slightly larger, but not planted any deeper than 

 they were before. Tiie vacant space should be carefully 



Fig. 55. — Pandanus candelabrum variegaluni. 



filled, and the soil — turfy loam mixed with sharp sand — 

 should be rammed down firmly. In a warm greenhouse it 

 is not difficult to raise palms from seed, and, though growth 

 is slow, it is interesting work. 



Pandanus (Screw Pine). — There are several very hand- 

 some species, notably P. candelabrum variegatus (which bears 

 some resemblance to an agave) and P. Veitchii. They are 

 usually classed as stove plants, but they can be grown in a 



