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The greater part of the aroids under cultivation in greenhouses 
require shaded conditions with plenty of moisture, both at the 
oots and in the atmosphere. An atmosphere which is hot and 
so loaded with moisture that it is uncomfortable for human 
beings is most favorable to many of the members of this family, 
and to such an environment they respond with a vigor and readi- 
ness which is a delight, providing us with some of our most 
beautiful foliage plants. <A dry windy place is death to plants of 
this kind. This applies, of course, to evergreen species. Those 
with corms, such as Caladium and Amorphophallus, while requir- 
ing similar conditions in a growing state, have a period of rest 
during which the leaves die away. Such plants must be kept 
dormant for a time, the pots containing the corms being placed 
in a position where the water may be withheld and only sufficient 
applied to keep them from shriveling. Under the bench in a 
greenhouse, ae the proper temperature may be maintained, 
is a suitable p 
A striking contrast is offered in this house no. 10 in the appear- 
ance of the aroids cultivated in pots, and hence under adverse 
and unnatural conditions, compared with the same species grow- 
ing under the benches in the soil, their roots unhampered. Those 
in the latter position are much more vigorous, with the coloration 
of the foliage intensified. This is aaa noticeable in the 
case of Xanthosoma Lindeni and H mena a 
There are other aroids in pean range 2 hese 
the larger Stir and will be found on the walls of the tree-fern 
to) plants of Monstera deliciosa, Philodendron Imbe, 
and ethes are among these. Their rich green foliage adds much 
to the decorative features of these houses 
GEORGE V. NasH 
ADDITIONAL DECORATIVE PLANTING IN THE 
CONSERVATORY COURT 
As features to brighten the decorative flower beds in the ti 
30,750 bulbs have been planted this fall. Of these 17,400 h 
been placed in the various borders. They include tulips, peein 
