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give a dome-shaped appearance. The latter plant is particularly 
attractive during March and April, when it throws out spikes of 
red flowers, the spikes measuring in length from 2 to 4 ft 
Among the trees planted singly are included several timber 
and other trees which give excellent shade, but do not possess 
much value in floral beauty. They have, however, their place 
in the collection and add charm to the grounds. 
ncluded among these trees are species of bag such as 
F, elastica, F. Vogelit, F. altissima, and F. Benjami 
These trees, thick have now cocked huge eeeiee. are 
growing here and there throughout the grounds, and_affor 
excellent shade during the heat of the day to those who feel 
disposed to use the seats placed thereunder. 
Flowering trees and shrubs such as Amherstia nobilis, Saraca 
indica, Swartza grandiflora, Tabebuia pentaphylla, Alstonia 
scholaris, Cananga odorata, Butea frondosa, Colvillea racemosa 
and Melaleuca Leucadendron, along with several species of 
Brownea, Ixora, and Bauhinia, are among the best and do 
remarkably we 
mong the most important trees and shrubs grown on 
account of their ornamental fruits may be mentioned “ The 
Sausage Tree,” (Kigelia pinnata); Dillenia indica; “ Jack 
Fruit,” (Artocarpus integrifolia); ‘Cannon Ball Tree,” (Cou- 
roupita guianensis); “ Velvet Tamarind,” (Dialium guianensis) ; 
Kopsea fruticosa; and Carissa Carandas 
Poinciana regia, and several species of Cassia, as well as 
Lagerstroemia Flos-Reginae and L. indica, and its variety alba 
all have a place in the collection 6g give a wonderful display 
of colour in their respective season 
Creepers do exceedingly well md beyond keeping them in 
proper limits are left to take care of themselves. They include : 
Beaumontia grandiflora, Camoensia maxima, and. Aristolochia 
gigas var. Sturtevantit. 
Catalpa longissima, a West Indian tree, is used in these 
Gardens for creepers to grow upon and seems particularly well 
adapted to carry and display the Bougainvilleas. 
In addition to the many varieties of the purple Bougain- 
villea, B. laterita (terra cotta) and a new ereodustion from 
Brazil by Mrs. Butt of a gorgeous free-flowering species, nam 
after that lady, are also plentiful and thrive equally as well as 
the more common 
Of the Conifers, Juniperus bermudiana, Cupressus glabra, 
Pinus bahamensis, Araucaria Bidwillii and A. brasiliensis do 
the best. ° 
Economic Section.—On entering this section one’s attention 
is attracted on all sides by the wonderful collection comprising 
most of the principal economic plants of the tropics. 
Even the Date Palm of the sandy deserts, and the “ Shea 
Butter Tree’ (Butyrospermum Parkt), of Africa—probably the 
largest specimen outside that continent—are represented here. 
