outside as soon as danger of frost is over. All pot plants when 
grown out-of-doors should have their pots plunged to the rim in 
earth or ashes, as this helps to prevent the soil from drying out 
too rapidly, and also effects a saving of labor so far as watering 
is concerned. 
Following is a list of plants that, given reasonable care, will 
thrive under house conditions: 
Low temperature 45°-50° — ( winter temperature) 
FOLIAGE PLANTS 
Scientific names 
* Agave americana 
Araucaria excelsa 
Asparagus medeolioides 
^Asparagus plumosus 
* Aspidistra lurida 
*Begonia Rex 
-Cyperus alternifolius 
Dracaena indivisa 
-Ficus repens 
Grevillea robusta 
Hedera Helix 
*Phoenix canadensis 
"Saxifraga sarmentosa 
* Tradescantia 
(several species) 
FLOWERING PLANTS 
Azalea indica 
Azalea mollis 
Camellia japonica 
Chrysanthemum 
(many varieties) 
Cyclamen 
Daphne odora 
'Epiphyllum truncatum 
•"Pelargonium domesticum 
'-Pelargonium zonale 
Phyllocactus vars. 
Primula sinensis 
Richardia africana 
Viburnum Tinus 
-Bulbs in great variety 
Common names 
Century Plant 
Norfolk Island Pine 
Smilax 
Asparagus Fern 
Parlor Palm 
Rex Begonia 
Umbrella Plant 
Fountain Plant 
Creeping Fig 
Silky Oak 
English Ivy 
Canary Island Date 
Mother of Thousands 
Wandering Jew 
Indian Azalea 
Ghent Azalea 
Camellia 
Sweet Scented Daphne 
Christmas Cactus 
Lady Washington Geranium 
Zonal Geranium 
Chinese Primrose 
Calla Lily 
Laurestinus 
Remarks 
Use rather poor soil 
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Pot should be kept partially 
submerged in water 
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in shade 
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Likes peaty soil 
Likes peaty soil 
Likes peaty soil 
Should be grown out-of- 
doors during summer 
Use rather poor soil 
Needs rich soil and abun- 
dance of water 
