. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. ^ PR A CT/CAL FL OKIC L A 77 RE. In order to determine in a ready and simple way which colors will he hest alongside of each other, either in beds of Howers or in bouquets, place a sheet of white paper so that the eye can be suddenly cast upon it; then gaze steadily upon the flower or leaves thai it may be wished to plant or arrange so as to harmonize or form a good juxtaposition; after gazing two or three minutes, suddenly cast the eye on the white paper, and the color will be seen that will he best to place near whatever
. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. ^ PR A CT/CAL FL OKIC L A 77 RE. In order to determine in a ready and simple way which colors will he hest alongside of each other, either in beds of Howers or in bouquets, place a sheet of white paper so that the eye can be suddenly cast upon it; then gaze steadily upon the flower or leaves thai it may be wished to plant or arrange so as to harmonize or form a good juxtaposition; after gazing two or three minutes, suddenly cast the eye on the white paper, and the color will be seen that will he best to place near whatever has been looked at. DEFORMITIES CONCEALED. About many neat and even handsome homes there are oftentimes dilapidated buildings, sheds or fences that may be hidden out of sight and transformed into things of beauty, at least during the summer season, by the use of some perennial climbing plants. The Ampelopsis quinquefolia, Celastrus scandens, Clematis virginiana, Tecoma radicans and others of the same character (sec Climbing Plants, p. 393), vvill serve this purpose. Many of the annual climbers can also be used to good advantage. The Echino- c>'stis lobata, or Wild Cucumber, is a rapid and luxuriant grower, and has the further advantage, not common among climbers, of long racemes of sweet-scented flowers. A singleplant will sometimes cover a good-sized building in a season. The Ricinus com- munis, or Castor-oil Plant, though not a climber, is often used for this purpose in orna- mental grounds, its large and abundant peltate foliage forming an excellent screen. The Helianthus annuus, or common Sunflower, and the allied species, Helianthus tuberosus, or Jerusalem Artichoke, \\\\\ also scr\ e the same useful purpose in an effective manner. â ^\ ^~\ f^\\-^-. ATURALLY some amateur culturists will have occasion to use one 1^'^ ^ //'^^ or more of the simpler methods of propagating plants, which are J; v'Tv v?((S)^i'''"'^ "" ^^^^^ account here subjoined. l2T^\>-&q
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