HEDERA, HELENIUM 



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In a cool greenhouse 

 it is no trouble to keep 

 the plants growing and 

 doing well. The heavier 

 and bigger the plants 

 the more money they 

 will bring, and those 

 who have room should 

 keep on taking cuttings 

 of half-ripened wood 

 and increasing their 

 stock. Small Ivies may 

 be planted outdoors 

 during Summer and 

 lifted in Fall, and often, 

 by making use of several 

 plants in a 4-in. pot, 

 salable stock may be had 

 the following Spring. 

 Some growers root the 

 cuttings and at once 

 plant them in 2 or 2}^- 

 in. pots, set out that 

 way and pot up again 

 in Fall. If you want to 

 plant out again the 

 second year, the plants 



should be staked while outdoors, as otherwise they will take root 

 along the ground. The retail grower who is always in need of 

 Ivies may find it best to purchase his requirements; and yet it 

 won't hurt him to grow on a few hundred plants each year him- 

 self. It takes from three to four years to grow bushy 5- and 

 6-ft. specimens. However, as they do not require a hothouse and 

 can stand neglect and still thrive, they are money makers even 

 when handled on a small scale. 





Fig. 174. ENGLISH IVY. There are many sec- 

 tions in the United States where this is not hardy, 

 but grown in pots under glass it is a great favorite 

 everywhere 



HELENIUM 



This is a fine perennial when planted in clumps for Fall effects. 

 Of upright growth and about three feet tall, the plants are covered 

 with hundreds of single, brown and yellow, Daisy-shaped flowers 

 and are very effective. For those who want flowers in September 

 and October you should recommend Heleniums. 



There are five or six fine sorts: H. grandicephalum strictum, 

 with deep orange-crimson striped flowers; H. Riverton Gem, a 

 deep glowing yellow and terra cotta; H Riverton Beauty, clear 



