1 8 THE HOME FLORIST. 



need attention, after once established, and the difference between their being well grown or 

 poorly grown, nine times out of ten, may be directly ascribed to the amount of attention or 

 neglect they receive in this respect. (Temperature 32, 45, 80, except where noted or else- 

 where described. ) 



Fig. 20. Tradescanthia ,Repens Vittata. 



Select List of Trailers Suitable for Baskets, Vases, Trellises, etc. 



Alternantheras. See description of varieties in general list of plants. 



Coliseum Ivy, a rapid growing drooper, forming a dense mass of long, dark green foliage. 



Deeringia Variegata, a beautiful variegated plant of climbing habit. (35, 50, 80. ) 



Ficus Repens, an admirable climbing or drooping plant for baskets, etc., having small, almost 



round leaves, and wiry stems ; distinct and beautiful. (40, 50, 80. ) 

 Gazanias. See description of varieties in general list of plants. 

 Geraniums. See description of Ivy-leaf section in special article. 

 German Ivy (Senecio Mikanoides), not an ivy at all, but so-called because of its ivy-shaped 



leaves ; one of our most rapid growing climbers, always healthy, beautiful and attractive ; 



very desirable. (33, 45, 75.) 

 Isolepsis Gracilis, one of the grasses, forming a dense plant of gracefully drooping round blades 



of lively green color, each bearing a small tuft-like bud at its end. (35, 50, 90.) 

 Ivies. See description of varieties in the article on Ivies. 



Lobelias, exceedingly valuable droopers ; see description of varieties in general list of plants. 

 Lonicera Aurea Reticulata, a pretty climber ; the foliage is distinctly reticulated or netted with 



gold upon green ; very desirable for trellis culture ; the root is hardy, with slight protection. 

 Lophosphernum Scandens, a climber, with attractive heart-shaped foliage. (34, 50, 80. ) 

 Maderia Vine, well-known as an excellent climber for both summer and winter culture, with 



beautiful thick glossy foliage ; excellent to train up the window and for trellis; a tuberous 



plant, very easily grown. The dry tuber should be kept in a warm, dry place in winter. 



(For forcing, 34, 50, 90.) 

 Mahernia Odorata, a beautiful plant, with finely cut foliage, covered in spring with very many 



sweet-scented, bright yellow flowers, of bell shape; excellent in pots. (34, 50, 75.) 

 Maurandia Barclayana, a superb climber, of rapid dense growth, producing many flowers of 



foxglove shape; among the best of plants for covering trellises in the open ground. It is 



readily grown from seed, which should be sown early. (34, 50, 75.) 

 Mesembryanthemums. See description of varieties in general list of plants. 

 Mimulus Moschatus, the Musk Plant, the leaves of which emit a genuine, yet delicate, musky 



odor; of compact, di'ooping habit; very attractive as a pot plant. It can be propagated 



either from seed, cuttings, or by division of the roots in the spring. The plant may be kept 



in a half dormant state during winter. (This and the following, 34, 45, 89.) 

 Mimulus triginoides, a variety producing exceedingly beautiful golden and orange flowers of 



tubular shape, with the richest maroon spots and blotches. Both delight in moisture. 

 Money vine (Lysimachia nummelaria), one of our most valuable droopers, has handsome dark 



green, chain-like foliage; its rapid growing shoots will fall over the edge of a vase or 



basket, and grow to the length of three or more feet; flowers beautifully in June. 

 Moneyvine, Golden (L. nummelaria aurea). This is a new variety, quite similar to the above, in 



form of foliage and habit, but the color of the leaves is nearly golden yellow; not so rapid 



a grower; I have not tested its hardiness, but presume it will stand the winter unprotected. 



