OTHER DESIRABLE PLANTS 



tion. Excellent for the hall in winter and ver- 

 anda in summer. It does best in a soil of 

 strong loam. Requires a moderate amount of 

 water. Keep the foliage perfectly clean at all 

 times if you want it to do itself justice. A little 

 coating of dust obscures the tiny spots of gold 

 scattered over the surface of the leaf. Is some- 

 times attacked by scale. Use kerosene emul- 

 sion as soon as any are discovered. 



This is one of the plants that can be de- 

 pended on to do duty for an indefinite period 

 if properly cared for. 



Oleander. — An old-time favorite which 

 has never lost its popularity. Large plants 

 are magnificent for porch-decoration in sum- 

 mer. In winter they can be stored in the 

 cellar. Bring to the light in March, and apply 

 water freely. Very shortly growth will begin. 

 Flowers will be produced in enormous cluster 

 at the extremity of each new branch. Feed 

 well at flowering-time, and be sure to give all 

 the water needed. Its roots are plentiful and 

 small, and take up large quantities of water 

 very rapidly. Therefore it is an easy matter 

 to think it is getting enough when in reality it is 

 suffering for more. Its rich rosy carmine 

 flowers are almost as beautiful as Roses. 



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