FOR AMATEUR CULTURE 



September or October. Plant half a dozen 

 in each six-inch pot, in rich sandy soil. 



Othonna. — This is more commonly known 

 as Pickle Plant, because of its thick, succulent 

 foHage of cylindrical shape, bearing some re- 

 semblance to a miniature pickle. It throws 

 out a great many branches. These root at 

 every joint, if they come in contact with soil, 

 and the result is a thick mass of greenery, 

 against which the bright yellow flowers which 

 it produces in wonderful profusion show to 

 fine effect. This, as well as the Oxalis, must 

 be given a sunny window. 



Glechoma. — A vine of vigorous habit, with 

 prettily variegated foliage. It is equally valu- 

 able in hanging-basket and window-box. 



MoxEYTV^ORT. — An old stand-by. It sends 

 out scores of branches which reach a length 

 of three and four feet, thickly set with bright 

 green foliage. We have prettier plants in this 

 class, but this grows with so little trouble, and 

 is always so bright and cheerful that one can 

 not help forming a warm friendship for it. 

 Give it a good soil and plenty of water and it 

 will ask no further care at your hands. 



Lysimachia. — This is generally known as 

 Coliseum Ivy. It is a plant of exceedingly 



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