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more lateral shoots, and consequently get more flowers. 
They delight in a rich deep soil, with abundance of 
moisture during the growing season, as they are gross 
feeders and enjoy the warm sunshine all the better when 
their roots have abundance of good rich soil to feed upon 
and not suffering anything foi lack of water. There are 
not many varieties of the Allamanda. The variety 
HENDERSONII 
is about the best known and the most abundant bloomer. 
CATHARTICA 
is a fine old species and very eftective. The leaves are 
produced four in a whorl, which are obovate and smooth. 
The blooms are not as large as the other kinds, and con- 
sequently not quite so desirable. 
GRANDIFLORA 
is another good sort, and no other kind has the peculiar 
clear yellow throat of this species. It is a free bloomer 
and can be grown without any trellis if kept cut and 
trained as a dwarf plant when young. 
SCHOTTI 
is a strong growing species, producing oblong acuminate 
leaves about four in a whorl, and quite smooth on both 
sides; the flowers are large, of good substance, and a rich 
bright yellow. It is found in the province of Parahiba 
in Brazil, where it luxuriates upon the river banks. 
The variety 
NOBILIS 
differs in habit from all the rest, as it is not a climber; 
the habit is scandent, and can be grown as a handsome 
bush plant with fine effect. All this species may be 
increased by cuttings; pieces of the stems from six to 
