LIN ARIA CYMBAL ARIA LOBELIA. 



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It is increased by seeds or cuttings. Seeds self- 

 sow by falling in surrounding pots, and cuttings 

 strike readily in clamp sand or soil. The foliage 

 is injured by the noon-day sun. It likes east or west 

 windows and grows best in partial shade. It is not 

 troubled with insects and requires little care. 



LOBELIA. 



This plant named in honor of Mathew Lobel, 

 physican and botanist to James L, and author, is 

 extensively used for bedding, edging, or rockeries. 

 The genus is found in all countries but the varie- 

 ties most in cultivation came originally from the 

 Cape of Good Hope. The Lobelia has graceful 

 foliage, a profusion of delicate flowers usually ran- 

 ging from intense blue to white, and is suitable for 

 hanging baskets. 



SOIL GENERAL TREATMENT AND VARIETIES. 



Lobelia thrives in a sandy loam, enriched with 

 leaf -mold or rotted manure, 



It requires a plentiful supply of water and rather 

 a high temperature. 



It is usually increased by seeds which may be 

 planted into pots in June and covered but slighrly 

 as they are very small. The buds should be 

 pinched off through the fall, and the strength of the 

 plants-given to growth. 



