ALOYSIA ALTERN ANTHER A. 



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The Aloysia is easily propagated from cuttings, 

 started in May or June, in damp sand, under glass. 

 As soon as rooted, transplant to small pots and 

 sink them in the open ground until October. On 

 removing to the house give them a sunny window. 



Plants over a year old will drop their leaves in 

 the fall, when they should be placed in a cellar 

 and allowed a few weeks' rest. They may then be 

 brought up, pruned if necessary, and watered 

 sparingly at first, but more freely as their growth 

 increases, and they should have liquid manure once 

 a week. 



To make an ornamental standard plant, trim a 

 single stem to the desired height, say three feet, and 

 then allow it to branch out in a graceful form 



ALTERN ANTHER A. 



The name Alternanthera refers to the stamens of 

 the plant, being alternately fertile and barren. 

 They are natives of South America. Though prin- 

 cipally used for ribbon lines or borders in the flower 

 garden, their bright foliage is an acquisition to the 

 window and especially for the hanging basket. 

 Their leaves are beautifully tinted, blotched, mar- 

 gined and variegated with the brightest colors, car- 

 mine and crimson hues prevailing. They reach a 

 height of about six inches. 



