GARDENING FOR LITTLE GIRLS 



that pushes up through the earth just enough to 

 open, and which often is hidden by the mud of ex- 

 cessive watering. 



The pandanus produces long, narrow leaves from 

 one center stem, and can be bought in plain green, 

 green and white or green and yellow. It needs good 

 drainage, but takes a rich soil and plenty of water. 

 It stands exceedingly well the dust, dryness and 

 shade of an ordinary living-room, so is a valuable 

 addition to any collection of houseplants. It is 

 easily multiplied by using the suckers as cuttings. 



The dracaenas are quite similar to the pandanus, 

 only they are usually marked with a beautiful red. 

 They are equally suitable for living quarters, and 

 will thrive under the same conditions. The um- 

 brella plant requires an unusual amount of water, 

 and will grow nicely in a water garden. Its tall, 

 graceful umbrellas make it an especially attrac- 

 tive plant. The Norfolk Island pine is another 

 popular houseplant that asks only to be kept cool 

 and moist. Beautifully sjnnmetrical, it fits espe- 

 cially well in certain places, and will respond grate- 

 fully to even a reasonable amount of attention. 

 For a small plant, the saxifraga I like very much, 

 with its beautifully marked leaves and the runners 

 which make it so effective for a bracket or basket. 



The ^ ' inch plant, " or ^ ' Wandering J ew, ' ' as some 

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