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SEDUM. 



SEDUM. 



(STOXECROP.) 



The name Sedum is from sedere, to sit ; the 

 plants are found growing upon stones, rocks, walls, 

 and roofs of houses, and look as if sitting there. 

 They are interesting succulent plants, native of 

 Europe and Northern Asia. The hardy species are 

 adapted to growing over rock or rustic work, orna- 

 mental mounds or old stone walls. The tender 

 kinds are admirable for hanging baskets or vases 



SOIL, TREATMENT AND VARIETIES. 



Sedums grow best in a mixture of sandy loam 

 and fine brick-rubbish well enriched with rotted 

 manure. 



They require an abundant supply of water and a 

 rather high temperature. 



They are easily increased by cuttings or div- 

 isions. 



Give the plants fresh air frequently and a full 

 exposure to the light Care should be used to let 

 no water touch the leaves. Repot them in fresh 

 soil every year. 



Sedum Sieboldi, a fine trailing plant of easy growth, for hanging 

 baskets. It has a peculiar habit ; from a central crown appear a 

 number of slender branches that attain a length of eighteen inches 

 with leaves m groups of three at regular intervals, and large clus- 

 ters of flowers at their ends. The flower-buds are a long time in 

 developing. After blooming the stems die down and a new growth 

 from the root- immediately succeeds. The plant with ?ood culture 

 will improve every year. It needs a somewhat shaded and shel- 

 tered location. 



