Fic. 26. A Begonia and a Rubber Plant in a Dining Room 
THe RuspBeR PLANT 
On account of its fleshy, dark-green leaves the rubber 
plant (Ficus elastica) is excellent for a corner in any 
room. It does not need much sunlight while in the house. 
During the summer it will grow rapidly out of doors in 
partial shade. To keep the plant in growing condition 
