244 WINDOW GARDENING. 



Alternantheras. 



These are dwarf plants with narrow lanceolate leaves, which make very 

 effective edging; their leaves are variegated with crimson, pink, green, brown, 

 tmmge and carmine, in some respects resembling our brilliant autumn leaves ; 

 are well suited for hanging baskets. 



A. latifolia, has broad leaves of olive, green, crimson and orange. 



A. amabilis, rich tints of orange, rose and green. 



A. amoena, is crimson, pink, brown and amber red. 



Begonias, 



Are purchased principally already started and potted, ready to be placed in the 

 window for decoration. Keep the leaves away from the window pane, or they 

 will turn black. The temperature of room should be 60 to 75 constantly, and 

 warmth must be steady, not changing. 



Begonia Rex, is the best variety yet grown in this country, and, as a showy 

 plant, for picturesque ornament in the room or conservatory, it is unequalled. 

 Leaves have an immense size, tinged with crimson, with here and there broad, 

 silvery zones, and snowy spots, with emerald hues on the surface. It is perhaps 

 the most popular plant now sold for house or parlor decoration. 



