AN ENCYCLOPADIA 
OF HORTICULTURE. 151 
Azara—continued. r 
They thrive well in a compost of loam, leaf soil, and sand. 
Ripened cuttings root readily if placed in sand, under glass, 
in slight heat. It is believed that all the species enume- 
rated will prove hardy if a slight winter protection in 
midland and northern counties be afforded. This precaution 
will be unnecessary in more southern parts. 
A. dentata (toothed). 7. yellow; corymbs sessile, few-flowered. 
June, l. ovate, serrated, scabrous, tomentose beneath ; stipules 
leafy, unequal in size. h. 12ft. Chili, 1830, (B. R. 1728.) 
A. Gillesii (Gilles’).* 1. bright yellow; panicles axillary, densely 
packed. Spring. J, large, Holly-like, ovate, coarsely toothed, 
smooth. A. 15ft. Chili, 1859. (B. M. 5178.) 
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A. integrifolia (entire-leaved).* jl. yell 
- . yellow, on numerous short 
axillary spikes, A an aromatic fragrance. Autumn. Z. obovate or 
( (irene smooth ; stipules equal, pormanemk, h. 18ft, Chili 
Kenia 8 onception), 1832. The variegated-leaved form, although 
yalov tal. The variegation consists of greenish- 
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bee ornamen: 
vith deep pak ee green, and in a young state edged 
A. microphylla (small-leay. i rym 
: -leaved),* (fl. greenish, corymbose, suc- 
= by namerous small orange-coloured berries, Autumn. 
P Sey er me obovate, obtuse, dark-shining green. A. 12ft. 
oe and Valdavia, 1873. This shrub is very ornamental as a 
S d, and also excellent for coveri Quite hardy, 
Sons. 
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BABIANA (from babianer, the Dutch for baboon; in - 
reference to the bulbs being eaten by baboons). ORD. 
Iridacee. A genus of very ornamental bulbous plants 
confined to the Cape of Good Hope, with the exception of a 
single species, which is found in Socotra. Flowers occa- 
sionally fragrant, and generally characterised by their rich 
self-colours, or the striking contrast of very distinct hues in 
the same flower; perianth regular and symmetrical, with six 
ovate divisions (tube varying in length). Stems from 6in. 
to 9in. high, arising from a small bulb-like corm, and bear- 
ing tapering plaited leaves, which are usually more or less 
densely covered with long hairs; the scapes are racemose, 
FIG. 199. AZARA MICROPHYLLA, showing Habit, and Foliage (half natural size), 
each bearing about six or more simultaneously e 
flowers, They may be successfully grown in pots. 
plan there is, perhaps, less danger of loss, and 
ing season can be prolonged considerably. A aia il 
compost, with a small proportion of well-decayed manure, 
is required, and thorough drainage is also most essential. 
Use 48 or 60-sized pots, placing four or five corms in the 
former, and two or three in the latt keep moderately 
dry until they commence to form roots. October is the 
best time to pot. As soon as the plants appear above 
See Fig. 199, for which we are indebted to Messrs. 
ground, water may be carefully given, and the supply pro- 
