FOLIAGE PLANTS 



plain green leaves or with leaves variegated with 

 white. (Fig. 33.) 



For potting use soil prepared according to 

 formula No. i and keep in a good growing con- 

 dition. 



Give plenty of water at all times, but avoid 

 over-watering. 



Young plants are started from divisions of 

 an old one. When plants become too large they 

 may be cut into from two to four pieces and 

 potted separately. 



ARAUCARIA 



Araucaria excelsa or Norfolk Island pine, as 

 it is commonly called, is a charming plant for a 

 light window in a cool room. This plant with 

 its symmetrical growth belongs to the conifers 

 and will stand, during the winter, a temperature 

 as low as 55 or 50 degrees. When kept cool 

 and given plenty of light it is the most satis- 

 factory small tree available. During the sum- 

 mer it will do well on the outside or on the porch, 

 but it should always be kept shaded. Exposure 

 to the hot sun has a tendency to turn the leaves 



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