184 Alphabetical List of Plants. 



room and table decoration ; also for windows and 

 balconies. Plowering in feather, like pannicles. Raised 

 from seed in gentle heat. Half-hardy annuals. East- 

 India and Japan. 



Aloes. — Succulent plants ; very suitable for window 

 and balcony decoration, requiring very little water. 

 There are numerous varieties. Africa. 



Aloysia citriodora. — The well known "Sweet 

 scented Verbena or Lemon plant. A general favourite 

 with window gardeners for its highly fragrant foliage. 

 Requires close pruning every year. Propagate by 

 cuttings. Chili. 



Ampelopsis hederacea. — The Virginian creeper, well 

 known as the next best to the Ivy as a town creeper 

 for walls and balconies, draping windows and railings 

 with elegant wreaths of bright green foliage during 

 summer and changing to rich brown and crimson in 

 autumn. Of vigorous rapid growth, easily cultivated, 

 and multiplied by cuttings or layers, adapting itself to 

 any situation. North America. 



Arabis alpina. — A dwarf hardy spring flowering 

 plant of tufted growth, good for rock- work and balcony 

 boxes for spring decoration. Flowers white. The 

 variegated forms are very pretty. Switzerland. 



Aristolochia sipko. — The Dutchman's pipe, is an 

 excellent climbing plant for covering walls, and trellis- 

 work, in conjunction with Ivy and other climbing 

 plants. It has large heart-shaped bright green leaves. 

 Its flowers, which are dark purple, are bent like a 

 siphon, hence the name of " Dutchman's pipe," It is 

 a very effective balcony plant. North America. 



