ON STOVE PLANTS. 



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The kinds are now so plentiful that the selection must be 

 left to the choice of the grower. The pretty and useful little 

 C. argyrites and C minus erubescens should, however, be included 

 in every collection. 

 C. maculatum (Fig. 

 435) and C. Chan- 

 tinii (Fig. 436) are 

 also deserving of a 

 place. 



Campylobotrys 

 {Hofftnannia) re- 

 fuxgens is a small- 

 growing perennial 

 from South 

 America. It has 

 dull green leaves 

 suffused with red, 

 and makes a pretty 

 plant when grown 

 in a shallow pan in 

 peaty, sandy soil. 

 C. Ghiesbreghtianus, 

 C. G. 7jariegatus, 

 C. pyrofihyllus, and 

 C. regalis may be , 

 added to make a 

 variety. 



COSSIGNIA BOR- 



bonica. — A pretty evergreen shrub from the Mauritius, valued 

 for its golden-veined leaves. Cuttings root readily under a bell- 

 glass in bottom-heat, and equal parts of turfy loam and peat, 

 with a little leaf-mould and sand, suit it for a compost. 



Crotons (Codiajums). — The beautiful variegated leaves of 

 various bright colours and the distinct characters of growth and 

 foliage of these tropical evergreen shrubs place them among 

 the most useful and attractive plants grown for exhibition and 

 general decorative purposes. Propagate by cuttings in a brisk 

 bottom - heat under a bell - glass, and grow on in three parts 

 loam, one part each peat and leaf- mould, and a little silver- 

 sand. The pots may either be plunged in a hot-bed or stood 

 on shelves or stages in a light" position as near the glass as 

 convenient, as plenty of light is required to bring out their full 

 colouring. Syringe frequently and water liberally when well rooted 

 and growing, but not quite so freely during the winter. 



Among the graceful Narrow-leaved varieties, Aigburth Gem, 

 Aigburthiensis, Angustifolius, Elegantissimus, Golden Ring, and 

 Ruberrimus are all excellent ; whilst for Medium-sized leaved sorts 



Fig. 436. — Caladium Chant i nil 



