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 brannii and 

 Selaginella emmeliana are good in color, form, 

 and habit of growth. 



Cyperus alternifolius 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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