HELIOTROPE HIBISCUS. I O I 



made to fill a window, or in tree form ; the droop- 

 ing habit of its branches gives it a graceful appear- 

 ance. Old plants, if in a healthy condition, bloom 

 most. They bear pruning well, though the old 

 branches will produce larger flowers than a new 

 growth. Plants bedded out through the summer 

 attain a rank succulent growth, and should be well 

 pruned when potted for winter. It is well for those 

 who like the Heliotrope to have one or more old 

 plants and a number of small ones in order to have 

 a constant succession of bloom. 



Florists' catalogues contain lists of Heliotropes 

 in colors, ranging from almost white to dark violet. 

 As these names vary and maybe considered merely 

 fanciful, a list of them is of no great value. Those 

 wishing to purchase may consult catalogues from 

 year to year. 



HIBISCUS. 



The name Hibiscus is probably derived from 

 ibis, a stork, which is said to chew the leaves of 

 some of the species. All the varieties of this ex- 

 tensive genus are very showy flowering plants. H. 

 Rosa-sinensis, an evergreen tree in the East Indies, 

 is coming into extensive use for bedding-out in 

 summer. The hardy sorts planted in the garden, 

 and the more tender varieties grown indoor are 

 alike characterized by the size and beautiful color 

 of their flowers. 



