122 PLANTS FOR WINDOW GARDENING. 



soms ; and in Willsii rosea they are delicate salmon rose. 

 Lady Edith and Gem of the Season are two of the newest 

 varieties, which are superior to all others in color and form 

 of flower, 



PALMS FOR HOUSE CULTURE. 



Many of the palms are very ornamental grown in the 

 parlor. Their stiff foliage is well adapted to endure the 

 impure air of apartments, and is not injured by gas. They 

 also thrive with very little sun, and are easily kept clean 

 by dusting or washing. It is, however, only the more 

 hardy species which can be so used, and the best of all is 

 fortunately the most common. 



Livistona bourbonica, commonly known as Latania 

 'bourbonica, is a showy plant, with broad fan-shaped leaves, 

 which grows freely, and is very useful for interior decora- 

 tion. All the species of Chamoerops are very hardy, and 

 are very easily grown. The most common are C. humilis, 

 ]"ortunei, and Palmetto. 



Corypha australis is a noble plant, and of easy culture. 

 All the Cycas are hardy enough to do well in the parlor. 

 But by far the most beautiful is Seaforthia elegans, a \ery 

 graceful plant. 



