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round stakes or trellisses not far from the pots at first, this bringing the ends where 

 the flowers are principally produced into the best position for effect. They should 

 have abundance of light and sun. Apply water freely during the growing and 

 flowering season, and reduce the supply considerably in the winter. Prune severely 



Fig. 131. Aristolochia Goldieana (one-third natural size). 



in February, and re-pot when fresh shoots are forming in March. Summer tempera- 

 ture 65° to 75°, resting the plants during the winter in a temperature of 60° to 65°. 



artocarptjs. — The only species recommended for stove culture is A. laciniatus and 

 its reddish-purple leaved variety A. 1. metallica, from Polynesia. It is propagated 

 by inserting cuttings of ripened wood in sand, under a hand-light in brisk, sweet 



