MISCELLANEOUS DECORATIVE PLANTS I5<J 



Anthericum 



This is an excellent plant for vases or window 

 boxes. Of easy culture. Foliage resembles the old- 

 fashioned "Striped Grass," often seen in old gardens. 

 There are two varieties, A. variegata having green 

 leaves edged with white, while A. variegata picturatum 

 has a white center and green edge. Fine for hang- 

 ing pots. 



Asparagus 



Asparagus Sprengeri (Fig 38) — One of our very 

 best drooping or trailing plants. Easy to grow and 

 always beautiful because of the profusion of its long 

 branches, thickly set with dark green foliage, giving 

 the plant an airy, feathery appearance which has led 

 to its popular name of "Emerald Feather.'' Few 

 plants last as this does^ when cut. Branches can be 

 kept fresh for weeks. Not only beautiful in itself, 

 but very useful for combining with other plants. 

 Especially valuable for room decoration, on mantels, 

 brackets and other elevated positions where its droop- 

 ing habit can be displayed to good advantage. Excel- 

 lent for hanging baskets. Does well in any good soil. 

 Likes a shady place, and considerable water, and will 

 be grateful for a daily showering. One of the most 

 valuable plants of recent introduction. It cannot be 

 recommended too highly. 



A. plumosus nanus — A variety with dainty, deli- 

 cate foliage which lasts for a long time when cut. 

 Rapidly taking the place of Smilax in decorations. A 

 charming plant. Likes a rather sandy soil. 



A. plumosus tenuissimus — A variety with 

 extremely fine, feathery foliage. Of climbing habit. 

 Has all the lasting qualities of the other varieties 

 described. Exquisite for use with fine cut flowers. 



