Archive image from page 192 of Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches cyclopediaofamer01bail1 Year: 1900 BILLBEBGIA BIRTHWORT 163 can withstand an abundance of moisture, at the roots as well as at the top, most of the time holding water in the funnel-like center or body of the plant. They gener- ally bringtheir c
Archive image from page 192 of Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches cyclopediaofamer01bail1 Year: 1900 BILLBEBGIA BIRTHWORT 163 can withstand an abundance of moisture, at the roots as well as at the top, most of the time holding water in the funnel-like center or body of the plant. They gener- ally bringtheir conspicuous, showy flowers in the spring, when moisture overhead or sprinkling should be with- held iu order to prolong the beauty of the flowers. They require at night a temperature of from 50°-75°, but, of course, can stand auy amount of heat in summer. Bill- ber-gias, like all other Bromeliads, make very good house phults, and they will thrive exceedingly well in a living- room temperature. They love plenty of light and sun. AH first-class private garden establishments should have at least a few of this class of plants. They are propagated best from suckers or sprouts, which arise from the base of the old plant, generally after it has bloomed and performed its functions. The old plant then gradually deteriorates, sending out from two to five young plants from its base. These can be taken off as soon as they are hardy and substantial enough, and can be mounted or potted into the same kind of material. Then, suspended in the greenhouse, conservatory, or window for an exhibition, they thrive best. Besides their beautiful and attractive flowers, they have very handsome foliage, which is of a tough and leathery texture. Billbergias, jEchmeas, and the like, are na- tives of the tropics, and, therefore, require a warm tem- perature. j35chmeas are usually larger than Billbergias and Tillandsias. Cult, by H. A. Siebkecht. A. FIs. greenish or yellowish, often tipped with iltie. B. Pe
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