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pandurata. The former is too well known to need 

 description, at one time being about the only large fo- 

 liage plant cultivated in the house. It has fallen 

 somewhat into disrepute of late years owing to this 

 very commonness, but it is still one of the most 

 beautiful and decorative plants and the most easily 

 grown of any. The cheerful way in which it will 

 adapt itself to conditions so opposite to that which it 

 enjoys in nature commands our admiration. The 

 common error of supposing it loves a position in a 



REX BEGONIA 

 It is very open to question whether these adaptable and desirable ornamental 

 foliage plants are appreciated as they should be. Their merits deserve to be 

 more widely known (see pages 72 and 78) 



