IRISH GARDENING 



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Arbutus Menziesii. 



A FINE specimen of this handsome tree is grow- 

 ing in the grounds of Tlie ]jodge, Eostrevor, 

 the property of Major Lyon. It was planted 

 by his cousin, the late Hon. Albert Canning, 

 the then proprietor, about the year 1866. It 

 is now nearly 60 feet hig'h, girth near tlie 

 ground 8 feet, and at 5 feet above the ground 



United Kingdom. A. Menziesii (syn. A. pro- 

 cera) conies from California, and is locally 

 known as Madrono. 



July Flowering Primulas. 



So many Primulas are now in cultivation it is 

 natural that the flowering period should be 

 fairly long. 



it is 6 feet 8 inches. Unfortunately, a large 

 branch, 3 feet 2 inches in circumference, was 

 allowed to grow from the main stem 3^ feet 

 from the ground, otherwise the girth of 8 feet 

 would have been maintained at 5 feet up the 

 trunk. The tree seems in very good ^health. 

 It would be interesting to know how it com- 

 pares with other specimens growing in the 



Tlie great majority flower during March, 

 April, jNIay and June, but, fortunately, a few 

 come into July, and, with hybrids, quite a good 

 display may be counted on. 



They are mostly tall growers, rejoicing in 

 moist soil, composed of loam and peat, and not 

 averse to sun, though keeping their colo'ir 

 better in shade. 



