ABUTILONS 



Red spider is also likely to take up its quar- 

 ters on it. Remedy, dip-baths and frequent 

 showerings. 



It is sometimes attacked by mildew. Rem- 

 edy, freedom from all cold drafts, and flowers 

 of sulphur sprinkled over the plant while 

 slightly damp. 



In summer, encourage your plants to rest. 

 Water moderately, and give no fertilizers. 

 Cut away most of the old growth. In October 

 or November give more water, and weak appli- 

 cations of fertilizer, increasing the amount as 

 growth sets in. 



The Rose must have a sunny window to 

 grow in. It will surely disappoint you if kept 

 in any other. 



THE ABUTILON 



This is one of the old stand-bys a plant 

 deserving a place in every collection. This for 

 several reasons: It is of easy culture; it is a free 

 bloomer; it is a really beautiful plant, and in- 

 sects seldom attack it. 



The Abutilon is more commonly known as 

 Flowering Maple, because of the resemblance 

 of its foliage to that of our native Maple. It 

 is sometimes called the Chinese Bell-flower, 



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