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THE HOME FLORIST. 



would continue to thrive for a long time under neglect that would kill most other plants out- 

 right. It is true the Ivy ordinarily bears no flowers, but the foliage presents a remarkably bright 

 clean, glossy appearance, and is of an attractive deep green color, except where variegated or 



blotched ; besides in the different varieties numer- 

 ous distinct and interesting forms and variegations 

 exist permanently, that we do not mind the lack 

 in this respect. The Ivy is very tractable, and 

 if planted in a large -sized pot and permanently 

 placed in the parlor or sitting room, it may be 

 trained to cover the side of the room or ceiling, 

 festoon a pillar, climb and trail about a window- 

 sill, or up a wire screen or trellis, and endless 

 othe.r uses. Fig. 49 represents a plant used to 

 decorate a picture or mirror frame. In planting 

 for this delightful purpose no earthen pot is used, 

 but instead, the plant is grown in a wedge-shaped 

 zinc pot or pan, open at the top, placed behind 

 the frame. It is also unequaled as a climber or 

 drooper for hanging baskets. As a rule, the varie- 

 gated varieties are of slower growth than the 

 others and not so good for planting where a large 

 space is to be covered with foliage, but for pot 

 culture they are unequaled. Propagate easily 

 from cuttings or by layers. 



H. Bicolor, a variety of free growth, edged 

 silvery white (No. 1 1 on plate). H. Canariensis 

 (English Ivy), an excellent variety for cultivation 

 in the house, being a free grower, and very beau- 

 tiful (No. 4 on plate). H. Canariensis Mannar- 

 ata, very similar to the above, except that the 

 foliage is distinctly marbled with silvery white 

 and yellow; vigorous. //. Chrysocarpa, exceed- 

 ingly pretty, narrow elongated leaves ; a handsome 

 and free grower (No. 6 on plate). H. Folio Picta, 

 leaves clearly blotched with golden yellow (No. 

 9 on plate). H. Gradlis, a slender, rapid growing 

 Ftg. 49. Ivy Trained about Frame. variety, with attractive narrow lobed leaves; by 

 pinching back the ends of shoots, to induce a dense growth, it forms a beautiful pot plant with- 

 out a trellis; also superior as a drooper in baskets, vases, etc., (No. I on plate). //. Helix (Irish 

 Ivy) the hardiest of all Ivies, leaf similar to Canariensis; will thrive unprotected in the North, 

 if planted where the sun in winter cannot strike it. //. Japonica Argentea, silver-margined 

 Japanese, distinct (No. 7 on plate). H. Latifolia Maculata, a free growing variety, marbled 

 ana blotched in a very attractive manner (No. 5 on plate). H. Marginata Cullissi, Cullis' 

 silver-margined, very fine (No. 3 on plate). H. Marginata Elegantissima, margined with light 

 yellow (No. 2 on plate). H. Palmata (Palm-leaf Ivy), an attractive and interesting Ivy, with 

 beautifully defined foliage (No. 10 on plate). H. Poetica (Poet's Ivy), a handsome variety, of 

 beautiful form of leaf and growth (No. 12 on plate). H. Regneriana, very large leaves of 

 roundish outline and massive growth. II. Rhomba variegata, silver margined, distinct and 

 beautiful (No. 8 on plate). 



JAPANESE STRIPED MAIZE (Tender Annual). 



A plant closely allied and quite similar to the common Indian Corn, the foliage of which is 

 beautifully and freely striped throughout its entire length with white of various widths, render- 

 ing the plant 'very effective when grouped with Cannas, Helianthus, Hollyhocks, Ricinus, etc., 

 or if planted in ribbon lines. May be started in pots about May ist, or planted where wanted 

 several weeks later. The plant retains its attractiveness for a long time, as it does not tassel 

 and seed as freely as the common Maize or Indian Corn. 



JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM (Greenhouse Perennial, 35, 50 to 60, 85). 

 A plant for pot culture, of climbing habit, with delicately cut foliage, and which is esteemed 

 for the fragrance of its pure white single flowers. Fine for winter flowering in a warm light 

 window or in the conservatory ; it can be trained to a stake or trellis, or be planted for twining 

 up the pillars of the latter. The soil in which it is grown should be loose and of a fertile 

 character. Propagates with some difficulty from cuttings. 



JONQUIL. See Narcissus. 



JUSTICA CARNEA (Greenhouse Perennial, jj, jo, go"). 



An upright growing pot plant of free growth, crowned with rosy pink spikes of flowers 

 nearly the whole year. They are easily cultivated in any soil, but it should be well drained 

 with pot shreds or gravel, and be given abundant pot room. 



