THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 175 



Tecoma radicans, and the allied Bignonia capreolala, are both showy, 

 hardy, ligneous climbers, nearly evergreen, producing when well 

 established a profusion of flowers, especially the latter species ; it is, 

 however, not quite so hardy as the Tecoma, but only suffers in severe 

 winters. 



But the most truly ornamental plant of this class is, without 

 doubt, the Wistaria (Glycine) sinensis of which we have already 

 spoken in high praise. 



In no situation is it more effective than when trained over an arch, 

 at a height of seven or eight feet from the ground ; and the new 

 white variety of this splendid plant is equally beautiful. The Lardi- 

 zabala hiternata will, no doubt, be eventually available for this pur- 

 pose, though at present it is too rare, and the plants too small, for 

 us to affirm that it will prove sufficiently hardy. And lastly, we 

 have the numerous varieties of the Ayrshire and Evergreen Climb- 

 ing Roses. These charming plants are indispensable in every garden, 

 and are among the cheapest of all the hardy climbers. Of the 

 Ayrshire Roses, which are deciduous, the Ayrshire Queen, dark 

 purple crimson ; Dundee Rambler, white, edged with pink; Queen 

 of the Belgians, creamy white ; Ruga, pale flesh, large double 

 flowers, are four good varieties. Of the Evergreen section, the well 

 known Felicite Perpetuelle, with creamy white flowers ; Leopoldina 

 d'Orleans, white, shaded with rose ; and Princess Marie, rose pink, 

 may be regarded as among the best. The Multiflora roses, Grrevilleii, 

 and Laura Davoust, may also be added, and many others which our 

 space will not permit us to name ; and to these, the Hop, the Cdbcea 

 scandens, the Calystegia pubescens, and the different species of climb- 

 ing annuals, such as the Canary Elower and Major Convolvulus, can 

 be appended when a considerable number is required. With regard 

 to the arrangement of an avenue of climbers, we would suggest that 

 those which are chiefly remarkable for their foliage should alternate 

 with the species possessing conspicuous flowers. 



The mode of training is too simple to need any detailed explana- 

 tion. In the case of a single arch, nothing more is necessary than a 

 stout iron rod, of sufficient length that, when fixed, the top of the 

 arch will be from seven to eight feet from the ground ; the two ex- 

 tremities of the rod being each secured to a square block of wood, 

 partially buried in the ground, and charred outside to prevent decay. 

 A series of these arches can be easily converted into an arcade by 

 attaching horizontal rods, or a network of wire ; and in whatever 

 way they are combined, a coating of paint will be desirable on the 

 score of preservation. Not only may every part be thus converted 

 into a " hanging garden," but even the beds may have occasionally 

 their attractions enhanced by a union of the perpendicular with 

 the ordinary style of gardening. 



June. 



