DECORATIVE PLANTS 45 
growth. Instead of letting the plants die in a cellar, 
continue to give them a limited amount of water dur- 
ing the fall. In December give them plenty of dressing 
and moisture and 
then keep them in 
a warm room, to 
promote growth. 
A slip three 
inches in length 
will make a good 
cutting. Cut back 
at least half of 
the leaves. 
THE ABUTILON 
The abutilon, or 
flowering maple, 
which bears large, 
bell-shaped flowers 
of various colors, 
will succeed under 
the same general 
treatment as the 
Fie. 30. An Abutilon 
fuchsia. It may be used either as a winter or as a 
summer plant, and may be grown successfully in any 
window that does not have much sunlight. 
The plant is propagated by means of cuttings, which 
may be taken at any time of the year. 
