TREATMENT OF IVY. 257 



ing if placed in the earth. The flowers are straw- 

 colored, and often produced in greatest profusion. The 

 plant is a native of the Cape of Good Hope, and has 

 been introduced many years. It is admirably adapted for 

 baskets. 



IVY. 



This plant, in some of its varieties, is probably the most 

 popular ornament of the parlor. The ease of culture, its 

 beautiful foliage, its rapid growth, and evergreen character, 

 all combine to make it a favorite. 



The soil should be a rich loam ; the richer the soil 

 the more rapid will be the growth. Yet avoid stimu- 

 lating manures. 



Slips root readily, taken off at any leaf joint, and placed 

 either in earth or water ; in the latter they will soon 

 throw out roots, and may then be transferred to pots. 



The only precaution to be taken in growing ivy is to 

 keep it from frost while in growth ; and if frozen, to keep 

 the sun away from it, thawing it out with cold water. 



In summer the plants may be set out of doors, and will 

 make vigorous growth. 



There are many species, of which the most common is 

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