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often been planted in exposed open spaces, where it 

 would produce a distinct feature, but it is better planted 

 where the great leaves will not be lacerated. It gene- 

 rally grows not more than 10 ft. high ; and in every 

 size from that down to a plant with a stem not more 

 than 18 ins. high it may be effectively used in the orna- 

 mental garden. It is propagated by cuttings of the 

 roots. N. America. 



Aralia macrophylla is a fine large digitate-leaved 

 species which stands summer exposure pretty well, but 

 does not make any growth in the open air ; hence it 

 can be but of comparatively slight importance for this 

 purpose. Norfolk Island. 



Areca sapida. — A New Zealand palm from 6? ft. to 

 nearly 10 ft. high, with a beautiful crown of bright-green 

 pinnate leaves, which when young are tinged with a 

 bronze colour: leaflets from 16 ins. to 2 ft. in length, 

 lance-shaped. The young leafstalks are of a greyish red 

 hue. A fine palm for placing in the open air in summer, 

 and equally so for the conservatory in winter and spring. 

 It is of very easy culture, if supplied with plenty of 

 water. 



Aristolochia Sipho. — This well-known huge-leaved 

 plant is capable of being used with excellent effect where 

 large and distinct foliage is desired. Generally it is used 

 as a wall plant ; but it is far finer when used to cover 

 bowers or any like structure. I have seen a most effective 

 object formed by making the framework of a tent loosely 

 with rough boughs, and then planting the Aristolochia 

 around it. It formed a dense green and singular-looking 

 wigwam. A. tomcntosa is smaller, but distinct in tone of 



