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persolute (red), and E. ventricosa (purple). 

 The Daphne is a beautiful, sweet-scented 

 jEvergreen, but it requires careful attention, 

 for which reason it is seldom met with in gar- 

 dens indoors. Daphne Indica is the variety 

 for window purposes, bearing terminal bimches 

 of fragrant white flowers. The leaves are 

 long, glossy, and dark-green. It should have 

 plenty of pot room, and its soil should (in com- 

 mon with that of all houseplants) be well 

 drained. 



The Yucca's handsome, stout foliage makes 

 this well-known plant exceedingly decorative 

 as an indoor Evergreen. Every traveler who 

 has visited California recalls the great Yuccas 

 to be found there, especially in the southern 

 part of the state. Occasionally these giant 

 species are transplanted to our gardens, and 

 the smaller varieties thrive in gardens by the 

 sea, being useful for decorative borders. The 

 Ytu:ca fUamentosa is especially recommended 

 to the amateur for the purpose, as also are F. 

 aloefolia and Y. quadricolor. Do not repot 

 often, and give Yuccas a rich loamy soil. 

 Yucca filamentosa var. variegata has leaves 

 streaked with white and is very attractive. 



