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Croton pictum, C. pictum variegatum, C. discolor. 
Curculigo recurvata. 
Ficus elasticus. This is a very elegant plant for a window ornament, but now 
t newer and much prettier variety, Ficus Chanvieri, is substituted for it gener- 
ally. 
Isolepis gracilis, a pretty 
rush, is most elegant, requires 
plenty of water. 
Musa. Several species are 
favorites, but principally M. 
discolor and M. rosea. Musa 
ensete is particularly suitable 
for window culture, but it is 
still so scarce and of such a 
price as seldom to be met with. 
Pandanus amaryllifoUus, and 
Philodendron pertusum, have 
been much sought after, and in 
most places thrive so well as to 
give general satisfaction. 
Several varieties of Dasyli- 
rium and Beaucarnea are very 
suitable for rooms, and produce 
a very beautiful and graceful 
effect when grown in suspended 
vases or baskets. 
Ehopala corcovadensis. This 
plant exhales a somewhat dis- 
agreeable odor, but is neverthe- 
Flg. 9.— Centanreft gymnocarpa. IcsS mUCh sought after on ac- 
count of its very elegant and graceful appearance during the development of its 
young leaves." 
In addition to Mr. Chantin's list, we give the following, which will live in a 
room throughout the year, provided the frost is kept out and the plants are kept 
free from dust. All are handsome : 
" Lomatia elegantissiina, Aralia leptophylla. 
" ferruginea, " trifoliat*.. 
" silaifolia, Rhopala ausirahs, 
" polyantha, Arundo donax variegata. 
Nerium splendens, 
Pandanus graminifolius is peculiarly elegant, being well adapted for use in 
brackets. 
Cannas, are all very proper subjects for the house. Take them up before frost. 
