76 Select Flowering Plants 



the winter montlis when we have little else in bloom. 

 They are difficult to raise from seed unless you have 

 a command of heat. You can purchase seedlings 

 ready for potting at a moderate price. There are 

 several varieties, red and white, single and double; 

 and of late years a race of beautiful named varieties 

 have come into great favour. Several of the hardy 

 Primulas are well deserving pot room in your window, 

 notably Primula Cortusoides and varieties, and Primula 

 Japonica and varieties. 



Petunias are a lovely class of plants, suitable for 

 windows. They can be raised from seeds or cuttings, 

 and are of easy cultivation. Treat them the same as 

 Fuchsias. The following are a few of the best named 

 varieties : — Double. Eliza Matheu, Garibaldi, La neige, 

 Don Quixote, Elegant, Singularity. Single. Attrac- 

 tiouj Butterfly, Evening star, "Hebe, Keepsake, 

 Unique. 



Calla Ethiopica, or Lily of the Nile, is a splendid 

 window plant, having large handsome green foliage, 

 and large trumpet-like creamy white flowers. It is a 

 general favourite. 



Hydrangea Hortensis is a noble window plant and a 

 general favourite, bearing large trusses of flower which 

 last a long time. There are several varieties. The 

 variegated one is very pretty. 



Begonias are a very extensive class of plants, and all 

 of great beauty. Several varieties are very easily 

 grown, such for instance as the one commonly called 

 the Bleeding heart. 



Astilbe {Spirea) Japonica. — This is a very graceful 



