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Clematis Sieboldii and azurea grandifloru, &c. This kind of planting 

 had been determined two years previously ; and strong plants had been 

 provided of nearly all required. When in full bloom the whole, 

 and every particular portion, had a most handsome appearance. The 

 various plants against the projections produced a pretty contrast and 

 variety, and gave relief from any sameness in colour. The border was 

 additionally filled with the best of herbaceous plants, greenhouse plants 

 that bloomed freely out of pots, and the prettiest annuals. Care was 

 taken not to have any robust plants, but neat, showy, and fragrant. 

 The following season the whole was occupied in a similar manner, with 

 some improvements in new flowers ; and though we have not seen it 

 since that time, we doubt not but additional improvements yearly occur. 



Vases filled with suitable plants were placed along the coping stone 

 of the terrace wall, that being eight inches higher than the interior 

 pavement. Each projection in the face of the wall formed part of a 

 pillar, and upon each of these pillars a vase was placed. Of course 

 some cost and trouble was incurred in these matters ; but the beauty 

 and fragrance very amply repaid in enjoyment for those particulars. 



What was accomplished in such an extended scale may in principle 

 be realized in proportion in a lesser one. Where there is not a wall 

 to train against, a wood fence may be constructed to answer every pur- 

 pose, and at a small expense too. We have seen several of such erected 

 for the sole purpose of training Chrysanthemums to ; and in order to 

 protect the flowers from frost, a thin canvas cover was fixed on a roller, 

 and the plants were covered every evening. Such a provision might 

 be given to the Geranium wall, and thus prolong the period of 

 blooming. 



We have not a list of the Geraniums which were trained against the 

 terrace wall, but the following we can strongly recommend for such 

 purpose ; they are vigorous growers and free bloomers, and com- 

 prise all the shades of colours, as well as much variety in the marking 

 of the leaves : — 



Princess Alice (Conway's). — The leaves are green, without mark- 

 ing. The flowers are a vermilion colour, with a striking white eye. 

 Flower of good form. 



Fire Qceen (Barker's). — Leaves green. Flowers rich scarlet, full 

 size, fine form, and in very large trusses. 



Cherry Cheek. — Leaves green. Flowers of a rosy-peach colour, 

 good form, and in fine heads. Very pretty. 



Ivery's Scarlet. — Leaves deep green, with a very dark horse-shoe 

 marking. Flowers rich scarlet, and of good form. 



Vivid. — Leaves green. Flowers light scarlet, large and showy. 



Volunteer. — Leaves green. Flowers bright scarlet, with a small 

 white eye. Pretty. 



Globe compactum. — Leaves green, with horse-shoe mark. Flowers 

 in large trusses, standing erect beyond the foliage. Good form. 



Compactum superb. — Leaves green, horse-shoe mark. Flowers 

 light scarlet, large trusses. 



Lady Rachael Russell. — Leaves green. Flowers rich scarlet, 

 with white eye, good form. Pretty. 



