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Pentas lanceolata 



A plant not very extensively grown, because it is 

 not as well known as it ought to be. Its flowers are 

 pure white, in clusters. They resemble those of the 

 Bouvardia somewhat in general appearance, but are 

 larger. An excellent winter bloomer. 



Tropaeolum 



These are good winter bloomers if the red spider 

 is kept from injuring them. Give them a sunny place, 

 and a soil of only moderate richness. In a rich soil, 

 they produce branches luxuriantly, but have but few 

 flowers. A new variety, Phoebe, is one of the best 

 for greenhouse culture in winter. Its flowers are a 

 rich yellow, with a blotch of crimson maroon on each 

 petal. This variety grows to a hight of ten feet and 

 must be trained on strings or wire netting. 



Euphorbia Jacquinifiora 



One of the old favorites, fast regaining its former 

 popularity because of its great merit. Flowers of 

 bright orange scarlet, in drooping, graceful sprays. 

 Excellent for winter use. 



