SELECTED POT-PLANTS 439 



Impatiens. A showy genus -of herbaceous flowering plants. Among 

 the best are /. Holstii, I. Stiltnni, and l.faacicnlata. 



Pelargonium. A class allied to Geraniums, with scented, curly or cut 

 leaves and showy flowers. Pelargonium is the botanical name for Geranium. 



Petunia. A very showy genus of flowering annuals, blooming freely 

 and continuously. Single, double, and fringed varieties. 



Primula chinensis. Small annual flowering plants, of which there are 

 numerous varieties. 



P. obconica. Small perennial plants, flowering in the winter season. 



Spiroea (Hoteia) japonica. A popular plant for pot-culture; flowers 

 creamy white, in large panicles. 



Streptocarpus. A perennial herb with prostrate leaves, bearing scapes 

 of large bluish or lilac flowers. Several species and hybrids. 



Violets. (Viola odorata). Several single and double-flowered varieties; 

 can be grown successfully in sheltered borders or in pots. Among the best 

 are : \cnpolitan (double fl's ;) pale lavender, very sweet-scented ; Czar (large, 

 single, blue fl's) ; Compte Braszn (large double, white fl's). 



