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scale and fungous diseases. Should these attack it, 

 apply the remedies advised in the chapter on insecti- 

 cides. An excellent plant for use in halls and the 

 corner of rooms where a plant of tall and stately 

 appearance is desired. 



F. variegata is a superb variety having broad 

 markings of creamy white on a dark green ground. 

 Unfortunately, this variety is frequently subject to a 

 fungous disease, but the weekly application of Cop- 

 perdine should keep it in health. 



F. repens is a creeping, climbing species with 

 small foliage. Fine for baskets, or growing about 

 Palms or other plants to furnish a covering for 

 the soil. 



Farfugium 



Farfugium grande The Leopard Plant. Foliage 

 of thick, firm texture, nearly circular in shape, very 

 dark green, heavily spotted with clear yellow. Fine 

 plant for jardinieres. Large specimens are very orna- 

 mental. Give plenty of water and keep out of the sun. 



The Screw Pine 



Pandanus utilis Screw Pine (Fig 41). Fine 

 plant for use in vases, as a centerpiece. Foliage long, 

 narrow and recurved, with sharp, needle-like spines 

 all along the edge. The leaves are produced spirally 

 along the stalk, hence the popular name of the plant. 

 Leaves green, marked with red. 



P. Veitchii A species having foliage striped 

 with white. A most attractive plant. These plants 

 should have a warm place in winter, and must 

 be watered moderately at that season, as they are 

 easily injured by too much moisture at their roots. 



