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bushy. As a general thing zonal Geraniums 

 are free from insect pests, although all yellow 

 leaves should be removed. 



The Oxalis is easily grown, and is well 

 known by reason of the shamrock-shaped leaf. 

 The Oxalis Floribunda with its rose-colored 

 flowers, is the best for the indoor garden. 



The Fuchsia is an old-time favorite, beau- 

 tiful in leaf and graceful in flower, though its 

 true blossoming season is in simimer. Fuchsia 

 culture is not difiicult, and although it is prone 

 to bud-dropping, this can be prevented if the 

 watering is carefully attended to. There are 

 both double and single varieties. 



Heliotrope is also known to every one, and 

 is one of the delights of the indoor garden. 

 There are a number of varieties to select from. 

 If "pinching" is attended to the plants may be 

 kept compact, although it is often as lovely if 

 allowed to ramble. The old-fashioned Helio- 

 trope, Heliotropum Peruvianum, is the sweet- 

 est and most floriferous. Abutilon, the well- 

 known Flowering Maple, requires plenty of 

 light and water in summer, but not nearly so 

 much in winter. Finally, the Begonia is to be 

 considered. There are many varieties of 'this 



