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HOME AND FLOWERS 



garden ''of its own accord," as you say, it must 

 l^e a native of California, and a little inquiry 

 among your friends may enable you to find 

 a name for it. 



Bryo2)hynum.— {m's. C. H. S.) The speci- 

 men which you send is not Biibher Plant, but 

 Bryophyllum, It is sometimes called "Air 

 Plant," because leaves of it, pinned against 

 the curtain or the waP.^, will often put out 

 roots and grow. 



English Ivy.— (R.) This plant must be al- 

 lowed to become well established — that is, 

 develop a good set of roots — before much in 



the way of growth can be expected from it. 

 When once well started if generally grows quite 

 rapidly. 



Begonia for Name.— (A. M. D.) The large, 

 hairy leaf is from Metallica. The large, thin 

 leaf, 7'osa gigantea. The large, thick leaf, 

 imrpurea. The large, spotted leaf, argentea 

 guttata, and the small, spotted leaf, incta. 



Plants in Shade. — (Mrs. N.) The Japonica 

 does very well when planted in a partially 

 shaded place, but I would give the Snowball all 

 the sun possible. Bulbs are also fond of sun- 

 shine when grown in the garden. 



Clematis and Peony.— (Mrs. J. J. F.) You 

 can get Clematis and Peony of any dealer in 

 plants. Prices range from twenty to fifty 

 cents, according to variety and size. lioth 

 can be planted in fall. 



Care of Ponderosa Lemon.— (F. K. B.) Plant 

 in a rich, sandy soil. Water freely when grow- 

 ing, moderately at other times. Be careful to 

 keep insects from injuring the plant. Give 

 plenty of sunshine. 



Orchids.— (A. L.) These plants are not 

 adapted to culture in the dwelling. They re- 

 quire a place where heat and moisture can be 



controlled to suit the peculiar needs of each 

 variety. 



Lily for Name. — (Mrs. P. L.) Flower sent 

 is L. Treatii, or Ataniasco or "Fairy" Lily. The 

 hardy garden Lily, the Amaryllis, and the 

 Crinum are all members of the great Lilium 

 family. 



Caladiums.— (Mrs. E.) I would plant the 

 Caladium in ordinary loam, greatly enriched, 

 and water well. I do not think loose soil 

 suits it. 



Bex Begonias.— (M. E. M.) Not adapted to 

 house culture. Should have light, spongy soil. 



