J I T atering 



Although two plants suffered from drying, many more were wa- 

 tered irregularly without ill effects. Dracaena godseffiana uses very little 

 water compared to many house plants and seems to be tolerant to dry- 

 ing. Most growers reported soaking these plants twice weekly or less. 

 If plants were not in sunny windows or near radiators, they could stand 

 one or two weeks without water. 



Fig. 17 — This dracaena godseffiana is one of the 

 most fool-proof house plants known 



Temperatures 



Plants withstood night temperatures ranging from 55° - 75° F with- 

 out ill effects. Of four plants tried in offices with poor light and high 

 night temperatures, all were highly satisfactory. 



Containers 



Since this plant is more valuable for its decorative foliage than in 

 the window garden, it may be given a decorative container to harmonize 

 with its surroundings. Plants on trial succeeded well in either porous or 

 glazed containers. 



Feeding 



A good soil mixture supplied at repotting about every two years 

 should supply all the food necessary for this plant. A desirable slow 

 growth may be obtained by withholding plant food and by repotting 

 at wide intervals. Eight of the 18 growers fed their plants, but with no 

 appreciable results. 



Insect control and summer care are the same as for Cordyline ter- 

 minalis. Under no circumstances should this plant be set outside in full 

 sun. It will be far better if kept indoors the year around. 



Gardenia 



Gardenia jasminoides Yeitch 



The small-flowered gardenia has been the most interesting of the 

 many plants which we have placed in homes. As one grower puts it, 

 "The flowers are worth waiting for." Twenty-nine growers grew this 



Thirty -six 



