FLOWERING PLANTS 



tiens holstii, the latest introduction, are of a 

 bright vermilion color. (Fig. 42.) 



They do best in a south or west window, 

 where they can secure abundant light. During 

 the summer they may be planted in the open, 

 but should be given a situation protected from 

 the hot midday sun. 



Propagation is easily effected either by seeds 

 or by cuttings. The cuttings root readily in 

 sand when kept in a warm room. 



The soil best adapted to the Impatiens is a 

 rather light and rich loam, (Formula No. i.) 



OXALIS 



The oxalis is an old-fashioned flower easily 

 grown and seldom attacked by insects. The 

 various forms do equally well as pot or basket 

 plants, but when grown in baskets they should 

 be massed by themselves to give the best results. 



Most of the forms suitable for the window 

 garden are raised from bulbs and are propagated 

 by bulb division. 



They thrive best in well drained loam. (For- 

 mula No. I.) In potting keep the tops near the 



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