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SCHOOL AND HOME GARDENS 



FIG. 26. A Begonia and a Rubber Plant in a Dining Room 



THE RUBBER PLANT 



On account of its fleshy, dark-green leaves the rubber 

 plant (Ficus elasticd) is excellent for a corner in any 

 room. It does not need much sunlight while in the house. 

 During the summer it will grow rapidly out of doors in 

 partial shade. To keep the plant in growing condition 



