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CHAPTER XIX. 

 SELECT LISTS OF PLANTS. 



In the following lists of plants annuals are omitted, for 

 it is presumed that every cultivator of the soil knows that 

 these are generally propagated by seed. There may be 

 an occasional instance where it is desirable to perpetuate 

 an annual by cuttings, but these may be considered as 

 exceptions to a general rule. Furthermore, as this work 

 is not intended to be a botanical dictionary, nor an ency- 

 clopaedia of plants, the author only aims to mention those 

 species and varieties which are to be found in cultivation 

 either in the gardens or conservatories of the inhabitants 

 of temperate climates. 



The plants will be named in alphabetical order accord- 

 ing to their botanical names, one or more of the common 

 or local names being added when known ; but there are 

 many species to which none have as yet been given a 

 fact not at all to be regretted, as local and popular names 

 are usually as untrustworthy as they are unnecessary and 

 confusing. 



TREES, SHRUBS AND VINES, WITH BRIEF NOTES ON HABITS 

 AND MODES OF PROPAGATION. 



Abelia. Mostly evergreen shrubs, adapted to cool greenhouse cul- 

 ture in cold climates. Propagated by green cuttings taken off in summer 

 and planted in a close frame, or by layering in the house. 



Abies (Balsam Fir, Etc.) Well known coniferous trees', propagated 

 by seeds preserved dry over winter, and then sown in light soil in frames, 

 I cr where water and shade can be applied when required. Varieties are 

 propagated by veneer grafting under glass late in summer. 



Abroma. East India and New Holland evergreen trees ; succeeding 

 only where they can be given a high temperature. Increased by seeds 

 or cuttings of the half-ripened wood placed in a close frame or under a 

 bell glass. 



Abutilon (" Flowering Maples "). Very free blooming ornamental 

 trees and shrubs, natives of warm climates, but succeeding in a cool 

 greenhouse in winter and in the garden during the summer. New vari- 



