I06 HOME FLORICULTURE 



extremities of its branches it produces clusters of 

 flowers, mostly white, but having sometimes a slight 

 pinkish or lilac tinge. They have a most delicious 

 fragrance, and on this account, if for no other, the 

 plant ought to become a favorite. But it is quite as 

 beautiful as it is sweet. A plant will reach a hight 

 of three feet in five or six years, with many branches. 

 If left to train itself it generally branches a few inches 

 from the pot, but it can be made to assume a tree shape. 

 It can be wintered in the cellar. 



Olca fragrans 



This species of Olive, which is also known as 

 Osmanthus (fragrant flower), is a most delightful little 

 plant for those who love flowers for individual merit 

 rather than mere show of color. It has foliage of a 

 thick, leathery texture, and on this account is well 

 adapted to culture in a room where there is dust and 

 hot, dry air, all plants having this kind of foliage 

 standing these drawbacks to successful cultivation 

 much better than those having thin or soft foliage. It 

 is a slow grower, and does not become a large plant 

 outside of a greenhouse. Its flowers are so small as to 

 be inconspicuous, and often you would hardly suspect 

 their existence were it not for their delicious fragrance, 

 which is strong enough to pervade a large room. The 

 odor has some of the peculiarities of the tuberose scent, 

 being rich and heavy, but not so much so as to be 

 sickening or cloying. Give ordinary soil, a half-shady 

 place, moderate supply of water, and keep the plant 

 clean. 



The Myrtle 



This plant is seldom seen in perfection in the 

 living room of American families, but among the 

 Germans remarkably fine specimens will be found. I 



