. The Canadian horticulturist. Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario; Fruit-culture. FLOWER GARDEN AND LAWN. 117. Fig. 2559. Tall Branching Cineraria. be given them. Keep them dry until next season in the pots. Begonias.—Two of the very best varieties of these for window culture are Begonia Manicata Aurea and Begonia Paul Bruant. The first named of these makes a most at- tractive and lasting window plant. (Fig. 2558.) Its beautiful large leaves ot pale glossy green, blotched and mottled with spots of a pale gold color, will of themselves entitle this plant to a place in the front ranks of this
. The Canadian horticulturist. Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario; Fruit-culture. FLOWER GARDEN AND LAWN. 117. Fig. 2559. Tall Branching Cineraria. be given them. Keep them dry until next season in the pots. Begonias.—Two of the very best varieties of these for window culture are Begonia Manicata Aurea and Begonia Paul Bruant. The first named of these makes a most at- tractive and lasting window plant. (Fig. 2558.) Its beautiful large leaves ot pale glossy green, blotched and mottled with spots of a pale gold color, will of themselves entitle this plant to a place in the front ranks of this popular species of plants. But when its richly marked foliage is surmounted by its tall delicate racemes of pale, pink flowers, it is indeed a plant of great beauty. I have known plants of this variety of Begonia kept and grown successfully in windows for several years without being re- moved, except for repotting or at house cleaning time, and each year give a wealth of their delicate blossom at this season of the year, the foliage at all times being bright and attractive. Begonia Paul Bruant is another good window Begonia, but is not quite as robust or pretty a variety as B. Manicata Aurea. The plain leaved variety, Begonia Manicata, is also a good window variety, having almost as robust a habit, but is without the beautiful markings on its leaves. The leaves of both varieties of B. Manicata are of a thick leathery texture, a feature that makes them of so much value as house or window plants, being better able to resist the destructive influence that the dry atmosphere of a dwelling house usually has on this class of plant. Cinerarias.—Plants of these beautiful. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario. St. Catherines [Ont. ] : Fruit Growers' Association of
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