SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI 



OUR engraving- 

 shows a bush 

 of Spirea van Houttei 

 in full bloom at Maple- 

 hurst, early in the 

 month of June. Of 

 the large and attrac- 

 tive group of Spireas, 

 some species of which 

 are found natives of 

 nearly every country 

 and climate, no one is 

 more beautiful than 

 this, for it is a won- 

 derfully free bloomer, 

 and its charming 

 white flowers make it 

 a splendid bush to 

 plant along with other 

 shrubs, such as Wei- 

 gelia, Syringa, Tar- 

 tarian Honeysuckle or 

 Purple Fringe. It is 



quite hardy in Southwestern Ontario, and 

 does fairly well even as far north as Ottawa. 



Fig. 2539. Spirea Van Houttki. 



The bush grows to a height of about six feet. 

 It is one of our premium plants this spring. 



HOUSE PLANTS IN WINTER 



PALMS ARE AMONG THE MOST 

 BEAUTIFUL AND SATISFACTORY. 



THERE are many beautiful plants that 

 with intelligent care can be made 

 to thrive and do well in winter. 

 Among the most beautiful and satisfactory 

 are palms. They are very strong and hardy, 

 and with the observation of a few simple 

 rules can be kept green and vigorous all 

 winter. More palms are killed by overheat- 

 ing than by cold. They should have a 

 temperature of between 50 and 60 degrees. 



If it is not convenient to have any room in 

 the house kept as cool as this, stand them 

 in the corner furthest from the radiator, as 

 close as possible to the light, but not in the 

 glaring sun. The worst enemy of plants is 

 dust. Owing to its smooth leaves, the 

 palm can be readily kept free from this. 

 Its leaves should be washed with a soft 

 sponge and luke warm water. 



As to watering, the great danger is that 



