Dreer's 72nd annual edition garden book : 1910 . the old leaves ripen and fall out. This is a process of nature,therefore it does not indicate that there is anything wrong with the plant. Ifthe old ones fall without new ones coming to take their places, it is almost alwayssafe to conclude that the plant is starved, or does not get as much water as itneeds. This is frequently the case when the pot is filled with an almost solid= mass of roots. To grow this plant well give it a soil of rich loam. Keep it well watered,and shift it to a larger-sized pot about once a year. As long as its new leaves
Dreer's 72nd annual edition garden book : 1910 . the old leaves ripen and fall out. This is a process of nature,therefore it does not indicate that there is anything wrong with the plant. Ifthe old ones fall without new ones coming to take their places, it is almost alwayssafe to conclude that the plant is starved, or does not get as much water as itneeds. This is frequently the case when the pot is filled with an almost solid= mass of roots. To grow this plant well give it a soil of rich loam. Keep it well watered,and shift it to a larger-sized pot about once a year. As long as its new leavesare of good size and substance it will not be necessary to use strong applicationsof ferlilizer, but as soon as they begin to diminish in size, or lack in healthy color,feed it well. 4 inch pot, 10 inches high, 50 cts. each; 5-inch pot, 15 incheshigh, 75 cts. each; 6-inch pot, 2-1 inches high, § each. Altissima. In general appearance andhabit similar to F. Elastica, but withsmaller dark green, glossy foliage, withwhite veins. 50 cts. Fabfugium Graxde. FARFITGIU^I. Qrande. Mr. Elien. E. Kexford writesexpressly for this book the following for cultural note This plant is extremely ornamentalwhen well grown. Its large circular leaves,•ften nearly a foot across, thickly spottedwith creamy-white and yellow, make itwonderfully striking and effective for roomdecoration. It likes a soil of loam andmucky matter, half and half, with a gooddeal of water. Ample provision, however,should be made for drainage, as standingwater about its roots often results in disease,which causes the loss of most of its a month apply a fertilizer, as it is agross feeder when allowed to have its is never satisfactory if restricted as tofood. Keep it in the shade. 25 cts. each;$ per doz. FITTONIA. Elegant trailing plants, with handsomevariegated foliage; most useful in the con-servatory for planting on surface of pots ortubs containing specimen Vivid gre
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