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duced, does not exceed six inches in height ; there are 

 also a number of double-flowered sorts, and some with 

 variegated foliage. Grown from seed or cuttings. 



Bonvardia triphylla, An orange-scarlet, summer- 

 blooming variety. For the winter-flowering sorts, see 

 chapter on Winter-Flowering Plants. 



Begonias. See Winter-Flowering Plants. 



Calceolarias, Shrubby, Plants blooming from June to 

 October in the open ground ; colors ranging from light 

 yellow to deep crimson. Grown from seed of cuttings. 



Calceolarias, Herbaceous. These are grown from seed 

 sown in August or September, and when well grown, 

 form plants of great beauty and interest for the green- 

 house, in April and May. Their pocket-like flowers are 

 spotted with artistic regularity, and embrace a great 

 range of color. Plants of the dwarf varieties do not 

 exceed one foot in diameter, and are favorites with all 

 lovers of flowers. 



Canna Illdica. and varieties. Plants of majestic 

 growth and of variously tinted foliage, well adapted for 

 grouping on lawns. The roots are dug up in fall, and kept 

 as we preserve Dahlias. Propagation by seeds or division 

 of the root. Figure 49 represents the general appearance 

 of these plants. 



Carnations, Monthly. These are mainly grown for their 

 winter-flowering qualities, although all of the numerous 

 varieties bloom profusely from July to November. For 

 description of treatment for winter flowering, see chapter 

 under that head. Propagation by cuttings. 



Cinerarias. The treatment is the same as for Her- 

 baceous Calceolarias, to which they form an excellent 

 contrast as green-house ornaments in the early spring 

 months. 



Coleus Verschaffeltii and others are grown as bedding 

 plants for their foliage only. There are now scores of varie- 



