CLIVIA, BOUGAINVILLEA, MARGUERITES IO9 



fleshy, throwing the crown of the plant well above 

 the soil, unless frequently repotted. Grows in any 

 good soil. 



Bougainvillea glabra Sanderiana 



One of the most striking plants of recent introduc- 

 tion. Unlike the older forms of Bougainvillea this 

 variety is of close, compact habit. It comes into 

 bloom in February or March. What are generally 

 considered its flowers are really bracts inclosing the 

 true flowers, which are small and inconspicuous. 

 These bracts are a bright rosy crimson. They literally 

 cover the plant and remain for months. It is of the 

 easiest possible culture. Give it a sandy soil, a sunny 

 location, and plenty of water while growing. After 

 the bracts lose their brilliance, cut the plant back 

 sharply, shortening every branch until it is little more 

 than a spur. Keep rather dry for about two months. 

 In October, repot and encourage growth. Seldom 

 troubled with insects of any kind. 



Marguerites 



Paris Daisies. Charming plants for winter flow- 

 ering. Foliage very attractive, being finely cut. 

 Flowers single, and shaped exactly like those of the 

 Meadow or Field Daisy, but having narrow petals, 

 and more of them. The white variety is most 

 extensively grown, but the yellow variety ought to be 

 in every collection. Strong growers. Must have 

 plenty of pot room in order to do well. Pinch back 

 at intervals during summer, to insure compact form. 

 Often troubled with scale. Use lemon or fir-tree oil, 

 and scrub the stalk well with a stifif brush. Does well 

 anywhere. Excellent for cutting. A good plant for 

 Easter use. 



