Why will writers persist in recommending the Coleus for hanging baskets? We think it very unsuitable, yet we see it almost invariably spoken of. It is too tall, requires a hot place, while most of the plants in the basket, such as ferns, etc., are lovers of cool, moist earth, and even partially shady situations. The Coleus is very fine for an open, standing basket, but never for a hanging one. No plant of high upright growth, say over one foot, should be used, yet we see Fuchsias and Geraniums universally approved. Such plants as Lobelias, Ivies, Linaria, Vincas, Ferns, Sedum and Begonia are all very suitable. Carnations only look best in open standing pots. The use of moss placed over the top of the earth in the basket is a capital plan for retaining an even moisture in a dry, hot room.

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