. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. CVLTIVATIOX AXD AXALVSIS OF FLAXTS. ^5 j^ \l()\'r; the rather fxtensi\e family of Saxifratjes, perhaps the most iiily Liilti\ ated as a house plant is the S. sarmentosa, jjopularly as the Beefsteak Saxifrajje, and sometimes as the Strawberry um. Originally intnxiuced from China or Japan, its hardv adapts it t" all places wwA all conditions of the atmosphere iho\e the free/.inj; point. Its leases are \ cry nearly heart-shaped, or approaching- the kidney shape; and are thickish, slightly hairy, of a bright green on the u
. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. CVLTIVATIOX AXD AXALVSIS OF FLAXTS. ^5 j^ \l()\'r; the rather fxtensi\e family of Saxifratjes, perhaps the most iiily Liilti\ ated as a house plant is the S. sarmentosa, jjopularly as the Beefsteak Saxifrajje, and sometimes as the Strawberry um. Originally intnxiuced from China or Japan, its hardv adapts it t" all places wwA all conditions of the atmosphere iho\e the free/.inj; point. Its leases are \ cry nearly heart-shaped, or approaching- the kidney shape; and are thickish, slightly hairy, of a bright green on the upper surface, and a flesh or purplish-red color underneath, not unlike the iegonias. The leaves resemble a small inverted saucer in shape and size, and are )ften variegated along the edges, or reticulated throughout with peculiar salmon- â olored markings, mixed with a yellowish-white. One of the varieties derives its distinguishing name from this feature, being called tricolor. Most varieties of the Saxi- frage are liable to run back, as florists sa\, to the condition of the primitive plant, a plain green on the upper surface of the lea\es. It is much culti\ated as a parlor ornament in a hanging-basket in combination with others, or grown by itself as a specimen jjlant, sending over the sides long strings of stems and leaves, which can be easily trained to completely cover the pot. The method of propagation is ordinarily by the little tufts or bunches of miniatine plants that grow upon the strings or runners, or upon the sides of the old jjlant. These will strike root readily in any damp soil or sand, and indeed are often provided with rootlets before being separated from a parent plant. They can also be raised from seeds. These plants require an abundance of moisture, and a temperature of not less" than sixty degrees. They can be easily kept green all the year round, if thought desirable, by giving them water and a shady situation in a good, rich soil, although they wil
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