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alis — is another very ornamental and useful plant which should be in every 

 pleasure-ground. 



Cupressus Goviniana is a fast-growing, ornamental, spreading Cypress, which re- 

 quires a sheltered situation and milder climate than many other Conifers. 



Juniperus Chinensis (the Chinese Juniper) is very hardy, and in spring the in- 

 florescence gives it a very ornamental and distinct appearance. 



Picea amabilis, a very fine ornamental plant. 



Picea bracteata, do. do. 



Picea Cephalonica, compact-growing and very ornamental ; not a rapid grower. 



Picea lasiocarpa, very fine and distinct. 



Picea nobilis, handsome and very hardy; the underneath part of the foliage 

 silvery. 



Picea Nordmanniana, very hardy, and a fine ornamental tree, the foliage of a rich 

 deep-green colour. 



Pinus Austriaca. "We mention this particularly where shelter or a blind is 

 wanted, and for exposed situations. It is best described as a very robust- 

 growing Scotch Fir. 



Pinus Cembra, silvery green foliage, the tree of a conical form ; not suited to very 

 cold damp localities. 



Pinus insignis. This handsome dark-green-leaved Pine thrives best in sheltered 

 and tolerably dry situations. 



Retinospora pisifera, a beautiful plant. ■ 



Taxodium distichum (the deciduous Cypress) ; the beautiful, fine, graceful foli- 

 age of this plant makes it one of the most ornamental for summer decoration. 



Taxus (or Yew) Canadensis, the handsomest form of the common Yew, and the 

 Irish, variegated, are useful ; the latter indispensable. 



Thuja gigantea, a noble Arborvitse. 



Thuja Menziesii, generally known as Lobbi, with rich green spreading branches, 

 which assume a metallic lustre as autumn comes on. 



Thujopsis dolabrata, a distinct and unique Conifer for sheltered places, but large 

 plants not generally obtainable. Those who have seen good-sized plants know 

 its rare beauty. 



Wellingtonia gigantea. Wants room and shelter. 



The list of Conifers could easily be extended, but as we write for 

 small gardens chiefly, we have enumerated the most desirable. These 

 can easily be added to by visiting any nursery of note. 



ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS. 



Acer (Maple) Colchicum rubrum. The foliage of this ornamental plant assumes a 



deep reddish tinge in the autumn. 

 Acer negundo variegata (the variegated Norway Maple), a most beautiful plant, 



the foliage green, with a broad margin of white. Wants shelter and liberal 



growth. 

 ^Esculus Hippocastanum coccinea (the scarlet-flowered Horse-Chestnut). 

 Almonds, single-fiowered. 

 Peach, double-blossomed in variety. 



* Andromeda Catesbsei, an evergreen shrub, with handsome foliage, and white 



spikes of flowers produced at the end of each leaf. 



* Andromeda floribunda, evergreen, with white flowers ; beautiful. 

 *Andromeda pulverulenta and other kinds, deciduous, all more or less beautiful. 



