. Some ornamental shrubs for the Tropics. Shrubs Tropics. SOME ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS FOR THE TROPICS 125. Figure 80.—The castor-bean, Ricinus communis, is a tall spreading shrub, grown chiefly for its oil-bearing seeds. It is useful for ornamental planting because of its large, exotic-looking leaves. adapted to lower elevations in tropical regions, where there is a tendency for the flowers to open rapidly and to wither quickly. In Puerto Rico the growth of roses in the mountain region is superior to that near sea level. Roses will grow in either heavy or sandy soils, if the soils are fertile and w
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. Some ornamental shrubs for the Tropics. Shrubs Tropics. SOME ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS FOR THE TROPICS 125. Figure 80.—The castor-bean, Ricinus communis, is a tall spreading shrub, grown chiefly for its oil-bearing seeds. It is useful for ornamental planting because of its large, exotic-looking leaves. adapted to lower elevations in tropical regions, where there is a tendency for the flowers to open rapidly and to wither quickly. In Puerto Rico the growth of roses in the mountain region is superior to that near sea level. Roses will grow in either heavy or sandy soils, if the soils are fertile and well drained and there is plenty of sunlight. Most of the roses grown are the hybrid teas, which develop into shrubs and reach 5 feet or more in height if not cut back. Usually the bushes are maintained at any desired height by regulating the length of the flower stems to be cut for indoor decoration. Roses are grown primarily as sources of cut flowers, as the shrubs are not particularly attractive in form. However, they can be used as a part of a shrub border or in a formal garden when the bushes are maintained at a low height. Roses are susceptible to damage from several insects and diseases that may require control measures. There is a wide array of colors available among the thousands of rose varieties and many kinds have a delightful fragrance. The shrubs will flower almost the year around if watered sufficiently, but a 1- to 2-month rest period is desirable in the dry season. At the time the water supply may be limited but not entirely cut off.. 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 work.. Hume, Edward Putnam, 1911-. [Washington : U. S. Govt. Print. Off. ]