2 SCHOOL AND HOME GARDENS 
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Aspidistras, sometimes known as “iron plants”’ on ac- 
count of their hardiness, will thrive in the shaded 
corner of any schoolroom. 
Light-loving plants, whether they require strong 
sunlight or diffused light, should be placed near the 
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Fie. 1. A Boston Fern and a Palm in a Schoolroom 
windowpane, so that they may receive all the light 
possible. This is of great importance during their early 
growing stage. Much of the subsequent success depends 
upon the health and vigor acquired during this stage. 
Crowding must be avoided; two or three plants in a 
window with room to develop are worth more than 
a dozen which are obliged to struggle for existence. 
