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RICINUS
. Castor-bean
(Ricinus-the
classical name)
Were these
words meant for boys and girls only we fear they would
never be read, because of ', the unpleasant memories
associated with this plant. In the garden, however,
Castor-bean, Ricinus communis, plants are interesting
because of their tall growth and ample leaves which
are in the different varieties, purplish-red and maroon.
The flowers and spiny fruits are not very showy. The
plants range in height from 3 feet to 12 feet.
USE.
The Castor-bean is rather tropical in appearance and
is useful for the center of large beds, for the background
of borders and in dense masses to screen unsightly buildings
and fences.
Castor
oil is obtained from the large seed, which also contain
an active poison. Children should be cautioned against
biting into them.
GENERAL.
When starting them indoors the best method is to place
several seeds in a small pot. When the seedlings have
attained sufficient size, all but one should be pulled
out. The seeds may also be sown in the open ground,
in which case they must be thinned to stand several
feet apart. To make them grow tall give them an abundance
of water and a mulch of manure.
Information
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