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no steins. The leaves are always destitute of a foot- stalk, and are 

 attached to the stem by their lower edges, and they never decay or 

 fall oft", like the leaves of other plants, but are persistent, and only 

 disappear by a process of decay when the whole plant is subjected 

 to destructive influences. 



Much more might be said upon this subject ; but as these notes 

 have attained a length which I little expected, I had, perhaps, better 

 forbear, and conclude by recommending those who love natural 

 history, and who are yet unacquainted with the mosses, to commence 

 their study at once, lor I can assure them that, in doing so, they 

 will find a large fund of enjoyment and instruction, such as they 

 little expect. 



THE LADIES' GARDEN.— No. II. 



BY J. C. CLABKE, 

 Head Gardener at Cothelston House. Taunton. 



HIS month offers a favourable opportunity to consider 

 how the garden can be best arranged, to turn to 

 the best account the various subjects used in it, in 

 such a way as to afford the most pleasure to its owner. 

 In the first place, I beg the reader to notice the posi- 

 tions of the ornamental and flowering shrubs, and consider whether 

 their present arrangement can be improved upon to make a better 

 display, or to show their individual characters to greater advantage. 

 In this month, of all others in the year, ornamental shrubs are seen 

 to their best advantage, and appreciated according to their worth 

 and the taste of the proprietor in displaying them : if, therefore, 

 any improvements can be made, or addition to the number is 

 desirable, now is the best time to fix upon the site of each, with a 

 view to their removal next autumn. A nice selection of evergreen 

 shrubs, when judiciously displayed, is quite a feature, especially in 

 small gardens. What, for instance, can be more beautiful than a 

 few well-selected and well-grown varieties of the variegated hollies ? 

 Then we have the Aucuba Japonica, the Laurestinus, different 

 varieties of Box, and the very beautiful Euonymus in several varieties ; 

 and if more formal subjects are required, there are the Irish yews, 

 the red Cedar, the Junipers, Arbor vitses, and Cupressus ; then there 

 are the American plants, such as rhododendrons, azaleas, etc., and 

 many other useful evergreen shrubs, which any ordinary nursery 

 will furnish. It must ever be borne in mind that magnitude is not 

 essential to beauty and interest in a garden, for a small garden may 

 be made, at all seasons of the year, full of attractions ; and if such 

 subjects as I have here named are judiciously displayed and properly 

 cared for, they will furnish at this dull season of the year abun- 

 dant entertainment, while they contribute to form a beautiful 

 and cheerful scene. 



There is another class of plants which, as they are in favour with 

 many of our fair readers, must not be overlooked. I allude to the 



