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popularity." A loose rich soil suits the plants best. They may 

 be planted at distances of about 2 feet, in rows 3 to 4 feet apart, 

 and cultivated like any other vegetable. Propagation is effected 

 by division of the plants or crowns; the root-tubers do not usually 



" LLEREN," OR "TOPEE-TAMBOO." 



Calathea allouya. 



months from the 



grow. A crop may be harvested in about ten 

 time of planting (See illustration). 



Colocasia. See Xanthosoma. 



Canna edulis. (Scitaminae). Queensland Arrowroot; Indian- 

 shot; "Tous-les-mois;" "But-sarana" S; " Valay-sembu" T. 

 A herbaceous perennial, with large bronzy leaves, 3 to 5 ft. in 



