Vines—See "Grapes".

Platycodon (Japanese Balloon Flower)—Hardy and elegant herbaceous plants, requiring a sandy soil They may be raised either from seeds or from cuttings of the young growth; they flower in July Height, 1 ft.

Maple—See "Acer".

Acrophyllum Verticillatum—A greenhouse evergreen shrub It will grow in any soil, and may be increased by cuttings of half-ripened wood March is its flowering season Height, 3 ft.


Begonias—A somewhat succulent genus of conservatory plants They all require a very rich loamy soil containing a little sand; and heat, moisture, and shade are essential to their health Cuttings 2 or 3 in long will root readily in spring or summer Stand the cuttings in the shade and do not over-water them; or they may be raised from seed sown in March in a hot-house or frame having a temperature of 65 degrees Height, 1 ft to 3 ft.

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