Alphabetical List of Plants. 197 



grown in pots or tubs. Raise from seed in heat, and 

 harden off. America. 



Ornithogalum longibracteatum, the Star of Beth- 

 lehem, or the cottager's Window Onion. — Often seen in 

 cottagers' windows in the country. It has a pale 

 green bulb sometimes as large as an onion, bearing 

 four or five wavy strap-shaped leaves often four or five 

 feet long. The flowers, which are small and greenish 

 in colour, form a spike from two to five feet long. It 

 makes a grand suspending plant for a shady window, 

 and is very effective. 



Osealis multiflora, 0. rosea, and 0. Valdiviana. — 

 Charming little annuals for windows. 



Panicum variegatum. — A hardy stove variegated 

 grass, excellent for basket and bracket work indoors, 

 and fine for plant case. Propagate by cuttings in 

 heat. 



Pansy, or Heart ease. — A numerous useful class of 

 hardy bedding plants indispensable for window and 

 balcony boxes, making a gorgeous display during 

 Spring and early summer. Flowers blue, white, and 

 yellow. They are all of easy cultivation. Propagate 

 by cuttings and seeds. Great Britain. 



Passiflora ceerulea, the blue Passion-flower. — A 

 splendid hardy stove climber suitable for windows and 

 warm south walls. Excellent decorative plant. Flowers 

 blue, sometimes bearing yellow egg-shaped fruit in 

 favorable situations. The foliage, flowers, and fruit 

 are excellent for decorative purposes. Propagate by 

 layers in heat. Brazil. 



Petunia. — A splendid class of showy ibedding plants. 



