SELECTED POT-PLAXTS 



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said to be about 3,000 ft. Pajms which are indigenous to sub- 

 tropical regions or high elevations will, however, flourish best 

 at the higher altitudes, and are unsuited to low elevations. For a 

 list of these see under Palms. 



Achimenes. -Small tuberous-rooted herbaceous plants Flowers nu- 

 merous and showv. 



> HAST A DAISY. Clt rysti iitliciuit 111 leucantkcmum. 



Aspidistra lurida variegata.- Hardy stemless plant, with large hand- 

 some green and white-striped leaves. 



Azalea indica. Small shrubs, bearing a profusion of large showy pink, 

 white, or yellow Howers. Numerous varieties. 



Begonia, fibrous-rooted. Numerous varieties, showy flowers and 

 foliage. 



B. tuberous-rooted. Very large, brilliant yellow or scarlet flowers. 



B. rex. -About 10 to 12 inches high. Foliage large, very ornamental. 

 Numerous varieties 



Calathea. A herbaceous steirkss genus, with large showy leaves. 

 Propagated b\ division. 



