CHILDREN'S GARDENS 



sis, and Blechmun occidentale are some of the 

 most hardy ferns. Most ferns, especially 

 Maiden-Hair ferns, are too delicate to survive 

 under poor conditions. 



Selaginella vogeli, Selaginella hrannii and 

 Selaginella emmeliana are good in color, form, 

 and habit of growth. 



Cyperus alternif olius — Umbrella Plant — is as 

 decorative as a palm and thrives exceedingly 

 well in soil or water. It is hardy and a beautiful 

 house plant for all seasons. 



Aspidistra lurida and Aspidistra variegata 

 are exceedingly hardy and endure poor condi- 

 tions. 



English Ivy is useful for inside and outside 

 window-gardens. The leaves are of fine form 

 and texture and it has the merit of great hardi- 

 ness. 



Cyclamens are attractive, and if kept in a 

 light, airy place will continue in bloom six or 

 eight weeks. 



Lilies-of-the-V alley can be forced into bloom 

 in three weeks. Set pips, twenty-five in a bun- 

 dle, in a well-drained pot at the same height 

 and distance apart, pack and cover the roots 

 with sand, and protect the buds with sphagnum 

 moss. Keep wet, cover with a glass and put 

 away in a dark place at a temperature of from 

 eighty to ninety degrees. When necessary re- 



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