162 GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS 



clear of the old soil and repot in a mixture of loam and decayed manure, 

 after that giving more water and keeping them out of doors until the 

 autumn frosts threaten danger. It must be borne in mind that the Arum 

 Lily grows naturally in ditches in South Africa, hence a liberal supply 

 of water is essential, except when actually at rest. There is a miniature 

 form known as Little Gem, which is not so free as the type. Two 

 golden-flowered Kichardias have been introduced into cultivation of late 

 years, but they need more careful treatment than the Arum Lily. They 

 pass the greater part of the winter in a quite dormant condition, flower 

 in the spring, perfect their growth, and early in autumn go to rest, at 

 which period they must be kept quite dry. 



Ricinus. This is the Castor Oil Plant. Its large, divided leaves 

 make a good show either in the greenhouse or bedded out during the 

 summer months. The plants are readily increased by seeds sown in 

 heat in the spring. 



Roses. The culture of the Rose in pots is dealt with in a special 

 chapter. 



Salvia. The best of the Salvias are quick-growing plants that may 

 be placed out of doors during the summer, and treated much in the same 

 way as the Chrysanthemum. They flower during the autumn and early 

 winter. A selection would include : S. Betlielli, pink ; S. Pitcheri, 

 blue ; S. rutilans, red ; and S. splendens, scarlet ; the last-mentioned is 

 a most effective plant, and should be grown more frequently. 



Scarlet Geranium. See Pelargonium. 



SchizanthllS. Pretty annuals, the markings of the flowers suggest- 

 ing those on the wings of a butterfly. Sow the seed in gentle heat early 

 in the spring. 



Slipperwort. See Calceolaria. 



Smilax. See Myrsiphyllum. 



Solatium. The bright red berries of Solanum capsicastrum render 

 this a favourite plant for decoration throughout the winter months. It 

 is readily raised from seed early in the year, and when finally potted 

 into five-inch pots may be placed out of doors during the summer, as in 

 this way it will flower and set its berries freely. A climbing kind S. 

 jasminoides will produce its pretty white flowers throughout the greater 

 part of the year in the greenhouse. In mild countries, as in the south 

 of England, it will stand the winter in the open. 



Thunbergia alata is a delightful trailing plant, of which there are 

 several forms, the showiest being of a rich yellow colour with a dark 

 throat. It is an annual easily raised from seed in the spring, and for 

 growing in suspended baskets has few equals. 



Torenia. Procumbent growing plants seen best when treated as 

 recommended for the Thunbergia. There are several sorts, but none 

 superior to T. Bailloni, yellow ; and T. Fournieri, purple. The flowers 

 are charming in colour. 



Tropseolum. The climbing Tropseolums are very pretty, and the 

 Lobbianum section will succeed almost anywhere. Good kinds are : 

 Ball of Fire, scarlet ; Clapham Park, orange ; Hermine Grasshof, orange, 

 scarlet, double ; and Coolgardie, yellow. 



