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HOUSE CULTURE 



These old plants are useful for window-deco- 

 ration, but useless as table ornaments. They 

 can be broken apart, in spring, and each bit 

 of root with an "eye" attached can be made 

 into a new plant. 



To grow Asparagus well, give it soil of sandy 

 loam, and depend upon fertilizers in its de- 

 velopment rather than large quantities of soil. 

 If the fronds on young plants exhibit a ten- 

 dency to develop into vines, nip off the ends of 

 them when they have reached the height of a 

 foot. This will cause the side-branches to de- 

 velop, thus giving the frond the breadth it 

 needs to be most effective. A fine specimen 

 of this variety of Asparagus makes a fine basis 

 for table decoration, with cut flowers inserted 

 between its fronds. I know of no plant with 

 more dainty, graceful foliage, or more charm- 

 ing habit of growth. Few plants do better in 

 the living-room. Shower it frequently to pre- 

 vent the ravages of the red spider. Water mod- 

 erately. Give fertilizer only when it is in grow- 

 ing condition. Keep it out of the sun. 



The EngUsh Ivy is, all things considered, an 

 almost ideal plant. It will stand hot air, dry 

 temperature, and dust as few other plants 

 will. Its foliage is beautiful in color and shape. 



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