276 THE PLANT DECORATION OF APx4IlTMENTS. 



other Eicnses wliicli are suitable for tliis purpose^ and will 

 be found most useful when they become plentiful enough. 

 Maranta zebrina is the only species of Maranta suit- 

 able for cultivation in apartments,, as all the other species 

 should be gi'own and kept in the houses^ and only intro- 

 duced to the house when extra attractions are desired for 

 special occasions. Several species of Musa "are favourites^, 



Fig. 114. 



SaxifraQ:a Fortunei tricolor. 



but principally M. discolor and M. rosea ; Musa Ensete is 

 particularly suitable for room culture, but it is still so 

 scarce, and of such a high price, that it is but seldom met 

 with. Monstera deliciosa was much sought after dur- 

 ing recent winters, and has in most places thriven so 

 well that it has given general satisfaction. Several 

 varieties of Beaucarnea are suitable for rooms, and pro- 

 duce a very beautiful and graceful effect when grown in 



