PLANTS 



of crown will have a few roots attached. Plant 

 these in good, fresh soil, or the open ground, 

 and soon you will have vigorous young plants 

 which will not be at their best in a decorative 

 sense until about a year old. The Aspidistra is 

 a favorite for decorative purposes because its 

 low habit of growth brings the foliage-effect 

 down to the floor and hides the unsightliness of 

 pots containing tall-growing plants placed 

 back of it. 



Pandanus utilis the Screw Pine is a good 

 plant for living-room culture if care is taken to 

 prevent water from collecting in the centre of 

 it. If this occurs, decay soon sets in, and in a 

 short time your plant will die. .Great care 

 should be taken to have the drainage of the pot 

 perfect. Water moderately. Keep the foliage 

 free from dust by frequent showering. Lay 

 the plant flat on the floor, when this is done, to 

 make sure that water does not run down the 

 leaves to the heart of it. A new variety has 

 lately been introduced under the name of P. 

 Veitchii. This has beautifully striped foliage 

 of green and white. A fine specimen shows to 

 superb effect when given a place on a stand in 

 a large window, where it can display its charms 

 without the interference of other plants. The 



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