Dec. 2, 1908.] Agricultural Gazette of N.S. W. 981 



5. F. capensis, Tliunb. "Cape Fig." 



" A good-sized ti-ee, indigenous in the warm lowei- foi'ests at Knysna 

 iind the Amatolas. In tropical countries various species of Figs are commonly 

 employed for roadside planting. They succeed better than most trees on dry, 

 stony ground, and afford an ample and dense shade. They are propagated by 

 simply planting a stake in the ground, watering, and protecting by a mud 

 wall or otherwise. When once rooted they ai-e able to withstand the most 

 intense drought and heat. In a nursery, Fig trees are raised easily from 

 layei-s and cuttings ; with difficulty from seed " (Hutchins, Capetown), i.e., 

 tlie difficulty is to get good seed. — (J.H.M.) 





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6. Ficus Chauvieri, Hort. 

 Botauic Gardens, Sydney. 



This Fig does not appear to be in New South Wales, and I am endeavouring 

 to introduce it 



6. F. Chauvieri, Hort. I cannot ascertain its botanical origin : it seenif^ 

 to be related to F. hengalensis. 



It is a handsome, broad-leaved' species, which does well in places, even in 

 exposed situations. The two specimens that we have, have had to be cut 

 back owing to the requirements of the Garden, otherwise they would have 

 formed large trees. 



L 5, 17. See photo. 



