TUE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 333 



two fine (lark-leaved subjects for select positions. Aucnlina are too 

 well known to need comment. They all succeed admirably in towns, 

 and tlie green-leaved forms are tlie most effective. Berhcris Beali, 

 B. ijliunaceum, and B. japonica are valuable for planting in sliady 

 situations, and when the soil is tolerably good they grow freolv and 

 are highly ornamental. The variegated and the best of the green- 

 leaved forms of the Box tree, Buxas arhorescens, are useful for front 

 lines, but they have a common appearance, and must be planted 

 sparingly. The common Euonymus, E. jnponlcus, althourrh one of 

 the cheapest of evergreens, is still one of the best, for it grows freely 

 in the most unsuitable situations, and in smoky districts it invariably 

 presents a cheerful appearance, as even a slight shower is sufficient 

 to wash the soot off the highly polished surface of the foliage. The 

 variegated varieties, E. latifolius aureus marglnatus and E. I. albc- 

 varte'jatus, are valuable for the front row. The prostrate-growinf» 

 species, E.radicuns variegnlus forms an excellent marginal band to a 

 shrubbery, and it is also suitable for planting at intervals along the 

 front. Of the Hollies it would perhaps be diillcult to have too many. 

 The common holly. Hex aqulfuliu, is useful for filling in towards the 

 back of the border, but for planting in more conspicuous positions, 

 the choicer varieties alone should bo planted. The most distinct and 

 beautiful of those with green leaves are La. crassifolia, I. a. fcemina, 

 I. a.flava, I. halearica, I. (jlahra, 1. Hodglnsl, and I. Sh::2iherdl. The 

 richest coloured forms with variegated leaves are the iSilver Quacn 

 and Golden Queen. The Baarestinus is only adapted for nice warm 

 soils, as under adverse influence it grows but slowly, and the fiowors 

 perish before expansion, and renders the plants unsightly. A 

 pretty thing is Skiminia japonica for front lines in shady places ; it 

 is presentable at all times, but when loaded with its brilliant berries 

 it is singularly attractive. It would be a waste of space to allude to 

 the Laurels, the Phillyreas, and such subjects that are thoroughly 

 well known ; but it may be mentioned that Ligustrum japonicum, 

 L. ovaUfoUum and Z. luciduvi are three fine Privets that can be 

 strongly recommended. 



DECIDUOUS TiiEES WITH DrsTTNcr Foliage. — The following are 

 useful for planting at intervals towards the back of broad borders 

 and for planting in groups for producing distinct effects : — Acer 

 nerjundo varierjata, the well known " Ghost Tree," with pure white 

 variegation. The golden-leaved 'Spanish Chestnut, Castanoa vesca 

 variegata, one of the most beautiful of golden variegated trees ; tlie 

 leaves are as richly marked as our exhibition Croton. The golden 

 leaved Catalpa, C. sgriwjcef'jlla aurea, a variety of this fiiie old tree, 

 with lemon yellow leaves, is also desirable. Purple-leaved nut, Corylus 

 avellana purpurea, is useful for shrubberies, as it takes the place of 

 the purple-leaved beech, which is much too large for borders. The 

 Golden Oak, Quercus concordla, is a most richly coloured tree, and 

 although it may in time become too large for shrubberies, it is too 

 good to be omitted from this selection. Bohlnia pseudo-acacia anrea 

 is also effective, but as it has a more vigorous habit than the Golden 

 Oak it is not so suitable for gardens. The most beautiful of the 

 trees with elegant green leaves, are the fern-leaved Aider-, Ahius 



NoTember. 



