CALADIUM,. 47 
not tolerate neglect in any form. Its mission is to grow 
beautiful, and grow it will if it is surrounded with con- 
ditions favorable to its development. When it starts, it 
is for the greatest possible size of leaf, and the most 
beautiful and positive markings. These will be secured 
if the plant is in no way restricted ; it must not receive 
a check, either from want of heat, moisture, or from 
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUM. 
cold drafts; and while the atmosphere in which it grows 
should always be moist, water should always be given at 
the root, and never on the leaf. If the plant receives a 
check, it will never after make a satisfactory growth. 
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