TREES AND SHRUBS FOR PLANTING IN TOWNS. 135 
this reason it has been largely planted in town squares and gardens 
in the most crowded and densely populated parts. As an orna- 
mental shrub, too, the Awcuba is well worthy of extensive culture, 
its fine, large, glossy, and beautifully mottled leaves being at all 
times objects of admiration. It is easily raised from cuttings, and 
grows with great freedom in any soil. 
Griselinia littoralis.—Although a little-known evergreen, this is 
well suited for town planting, experiments having proved it a most 
valuable addition to the limited number of shrubs suitable for such 
a purpose. The appearance of the plant, with its deep, green, 
glossy, and somewhat succulent leaves, is most pleasing ; and as it 
grows freely in ordinary soil, and is readily propagated, it is to be 
hoped that it will receive the notice it is fairly entitled to as a 
valuable hardy shrub. 
Hibiscus syriacus.—This is one of our most valuable late 
autumn-flowering shrubs, and is also one of the few that can 
successfully battle with an impure atmosphere. In many parts of 
London, where the air is vitiated by emanations from factory 
chimneys, this pretty shrub is seen in perfect health, with plenty of 
foliage of the richest description, and quite a wealth of showy 
flowers. It grows freely in ordinary soil. It may be trimmed in 
at pleasure, and withstands frost perfectly. It is a shrub which 
town residents should plant freely, if they have a bit of ground 
that they want to look pretty. 
The Wayfaring Tree (Viburnwm Lantana).—This valuable shrub 
does not receive that amount of attention which its merits entitle 
it to. It succeeds well in some of the most filthy and smoky 
districts of our largest cities. It blooms with great freedom, and 
the flowers are succeeded by the brightest and showiest of berries, 
It is readily propagated, and no soil comes amiss to it. 
The Venetian Sumach (hus cotinus).—This is a much neglected 
shrub, but for general usefulness can hardly be surpassed. It is 
highly ornamental, whether in flower or fruit, the feathery inflor- 
escens rendering it of quaint and curious appearance, particularly 
when a well-grown plant is under notice. It is peculiarly well 
suited for planting in cities. A sound loam, neither too damp nor 
yet too dry, suits it to perfection. 
The Stags Horn Sumach (Rhus typhina).—This must on 
no account be omitted, as it is a plant of pretty and curious 
appearance, grows with freedom, and is as hardy as could be 
desired. 
