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Amaranthus—The foliage of these half-hardy annual plants are extremely beautiful, some being carmine, others green and crimson, some yellow, red, and green They are very suitable either for bedding or pot plants Sow the seed early in spring in gentle heat, and plant out in May or June in very rich soil If put into pots, give plenty of room for the roots and keep well supplied with water Flower in July and August Height, 1-1/2 ft to 6 ft.
Perilla Nankinensis—A plant of little merit, except for its foliage, which is of a rich bronze purple It bears a cream-coloured flower in July It may be raised in the same manner as other half-hardy annuals, and prefers a light, loamy soil Height, 1 1/2 ft.
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Mandevillea Suaveolens—A fine climbing plant bearing very sweet white flowers in June It is rather tender, and more suitable for the conservatory than the open air It does not make a good pot-plant, but finds a suitable home in the border of the conservatory in equal parts of peat and sandy loam In pruning adopt the same method as for the vine or other plants which bear flowers on wood of the same year's growth It is propagated by seed sown in heat, or by cuttings under glass Syringe the leaves daily during the hot season A temperature of from 40 to 50 degrees in winter, and from 55 to 65 degrees in summer should be maintained Height, 10 ft.
Wistaria—This noble wall plant may be abundantly produced, as a long layer will root at every joint It will also grow from cuttings of the plant and root Though of slow growth at first, when well established it is very free-growing and perfectly hardy It may also be grown as a small tree for the lawn or centres of large beds by keeping the long twining shoots pinched in.
Alternantheras—Cuttings of this greenhouse herbaceous plant may be struck in autumn, though they are usually taken from the old plants in spring Insert them singly in 4-1/2-in pots filled with coarse sand, loam, and leaf-mould When rooted, place them near the glass, and keep the temperature moist and at 60 degrees or 65 degrees, then they will flower in July Height, 4 in to 1 ft.
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