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THE FLORAL WORLD 



of growth and in three or four different 

 colors, creamy white, pink and vivid scar- 

 let all on the same bush together — truly, a 

 beautiful and most wonderful sight. 

 Long Island. J. Edgar Todd. 



CRASSULA CORDATA. 



There is a peculiar charm about the 

 crassula cordata for me, and this charm 

 is increased to a fascination when a fine 

 specimen is displayed. As it is a plant 

 greatly given to branching and graceful 

 drooping, it should always be grown on 

 brackets in the window or conservatory. 

 For this purpose it is unexcelled and un- 

 equaled by any other plant of the same 

 habit. It is impossible to understand 

 why the crassula has failed to receive 

 attention from the amateur florists, for it 

 is of most wonderful adaptation. It will 

 grow and do well in a shaded position, 

 but does better in the sun. 



While considered a strictly winter 

 bloomer, it will bloom effectively any 

 season, and the foliage remains perfect all 

 the year. The crassula throws out roots 

 at the joints, making it easy to propagate. 



My strong and beautiful plant of crassula 

 was grown in very rich sandy loam, with 

 charcoal for drainage. Water freely in 

 summer, but sparingly in winter, with 

 frequent spraying when the temperature 

 is dry. Every branch now is tipped with 

 tall panicles of exquisite blooms, and it is 

 really worthy of more praise. 



Louisiana. Mrs. W. N. White. 







COME AND SEE MY PIAZZA. 



My south piazza, which is entirely 

 screened, has shelves on each side of the 

 door and on the walls, upon which are 

 set galvanized pans filled with sand, for 

 pots to stand in. Here about eighty 

 plants (all raised from small up) do well 

 the whole year round. Canvass curtains 

 nailed outside are roiled down during 

 cold nights, and if danger of frost a burn- 

 ing lantern stands on the floor all night. 



In front of one window are Japanese 

 climbing ferns, beautiful to look through. 

 On the floor by the other window stands 



a handsome tall palm. Alba perfecta 

 grandiflora begonia has, besides its old 

 growth, one sprout over twelve feet long, 

 reaching over the door across the roof. 

 This, by pinching, has formed many 

 branches, all covered with large bunches 

 of white flowers. 



My plants are different large begonias, 

 palms, aralias, ferns, cactee, asparagus 

 vine, caladiums, and a splendid pandanus 

 veitchii. These, and about thirty plants 

 in the house, (generally admired by all) 

 are a great comfort and pleasure for me 

 to take care of. Outside the piazza, the 

 base is covered with blooming geraniums, 

 and rosa de montana draped across the 

 screen, makes this an attractive place. 



Florida. Mrs. C. F. Fischer. 

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PLANTS FOR WINTER BLOOMING. 



I have a large crab cactus, which blooms 

 every Christmas. In spring I transplant, 

 giving a good rich soil, and set aside to 

 start growth, then I bring it into the sun, for 

 summer sunshine makes winter flowers, 

 and water frequently, but not too much, 

 as they rot easily. Once a week I give a 

 shower bath and a liquid manure. Do 

 not allow them to become chilled in the 

 fall. I bring them in early and keep them 

 in a comfortable room. 



In September transplant calla lillies, 

 putting in a large pot. Use earth from 

 woods, well mixed with hog manure and 

 sand. To secure good drainage use char- 

 coal and brick, pounded fine, for bottom. 



Water occasionally and keep in condi- 

 tion for growing until frosts come, then 

 remove to the house, placing where strong 

 light and sunshine strikes them. Keep pot 

 standing in a pan of water and every morn- 

 ing, after the plants are several inches in 

 height, give water as hot as can be borne 

 by the hands. 



Bathe leaves to keep dust from closing 

 pores. In a few months after transplant- 

 ing they will bloom profusely. When 

 done blooming set in a frost-proof place, 

 and in summer turn pot on side to give a 

 good rest. Perle Heitzenrater. 



Pennsylvania. 



