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Oleanders. — There are numerous varieties, white, pink, crimson, &c., 

 •which are of great use as centre plants for large beds. They are 

 somewhat difficult to propagate. Layering is a good method, also by 

 cuttings. 



Pentas carnea a South African soft-wooded shrub grows to a height 

 of 2 to 2^ feet, and makes a handsome flowering perennial for a mixed 

 bed. It does not readily produce seed in Trinidad, but can be 

 propagated by cuttings. For table decorations, (especially by artificial 

 light, it is most attractive. 



Plumbago capejisis.-- One of the most useful plants for the garden, 

 making a good show especially during the dry season. The only care 

 necessary is occasionally to cat out the old shoots, close to the ground, 

 keep the bad well forked and supplied with manure. 



Poinciana indcherrima, — Barbados Pride. — There are two varieties 

 yellow and red ; both are well known. They flower at the tip of each 

 shoot which should be cut back after flowering if the plants are intended 

 to be kept small. Propagated h\ seed. 



Poinsettia. — There are three varieties in Trinidad, viz.: the " double" 

 red, the ordinary red and the so-called " white " which is really a pale- 

 yellow. The former makes the best show and carries its coloured bracts 

 for a much longer period. Plants of the white can be grown with it to 

 good efiect. All are propagated by cuttings, but the double does not 

 root as readily as the other varieties. The white does not come true 

 from seed. 



Boses. — Speaking geuerallj* hybrid Teas and Teas succeed best 

 although just a few hybrid Perpctuals notably Paul Neyron and Snow 

 Queen do well, A few roses which can usually be relied iipon to make 

 a good show in Trinidad gardens are Helen Gould, Etoile de France, 

 Johnkeer J. L. Mock, Etoile de Lyon, Lady Hillingdon, Mdme. Constant 

 Soupert, Radiance, Helen Good, the Maman Cochets, President Taft, 

 La Tosca and Marechal Neil. 



Biissclia juncea. — Antigua heath is a good standby, as it is practically 

 always in flower. It is a prettj' sight to watch how this plant attracts 

 humming-birds, some being nearly alwaj's seen working at the flowers. 



Russelia makes a pretty combination if planted with the variegated 

 Pedilanthes. Both thrive in dry situations. Propagated by cuttings or 

 division. 



Salvias. — The best known here is probably Salvia splendens which 

 makes a xery gay show when grown where it gets a little protection 

 from sun. It can readily be propagated by cuttings or slips, a few 

 inches long, inserted in sandy soil. 



Salvia coccinea the Scarlet Sage grows about two feet high, and 

 produces quantities of flowers which usually drop off by afternoon 

 leaving the plants bare. "Where however one wants morning flowered 

 plants this one is very acceptable. Of much more use for bedding 

 purposes is its" white vai'iety, S. coccinea var. alba, which has- 

 not the disadvantage of dropping its flowers in the early part of the 



