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(15.) The Species of Pimelea. 



These are desirable garden-shrubs varying in stature from 

 6ft. (P. longifolia) to plants of prostrate habit (P. LyalUi, 

 P. pro strata). They produce abundance of small white flowers 

 in compact, usually many-flowered heads. In many species 

 the stems, or these and the leaves, are covered with silky 

 hairs. 



P. longifolia is a handsome erect shrub, with slender 

 branches, and lanceolate leaves 1-3 in. long. The flowers are 

 rather like those of the jasmine. P. Gnidia and P. buxifolia 

 are similar, but less easy to cultivate. Amongst the smaller 

 species that can be recommended are P. Lyallii, P. Traversii, 

 and P. prostrata, all of which are hardy. 



(16.) Podoearpus nivalis (Mountain-totara). 



A much-branched far-spreading shrub, which in cultivation 

 might reach a height of 4-6 ft. In leaf, &c., it closely 

 resembles P. totara, already dealt with. P. acutifolius is some- 

 what taller, and with sharp-pointed leaves. Both are hardy. 

 Their brown colour gives a special character to the plants. 



(17.) The Species of Senecio. 



All the shrubby species of Senecio are highly desirable 

 plants, especially the hardy subalpine members of the genus. 

 In most cases the leaves are leathery, and covered beneath 

 with a close mat of hairs, which may resemble white kid 

 glove. The yellow flower-heads, produced in profusion, render 

 these shrubs extremely showy. S. laxifolius, S. compactus, 

 S. Monroi, S. cctssinioides (leaves very small, plant strongl} r 

 aromatic), and S. Bidwillii are all hardy and easy to cultivate. 



S. Kirkii is a most beautiful half-hardy shrub, with smooth 

 leaves 2-5 in. long, but extremely variable in foim. The 

 numerous pure-white flower-heads, each 2 in. in diameter, render 

 the plant extremely conspicuous. 



5. perdicioides is another very fine species, which is fairly 

 hardy. The thin oblong leaves, about ijin. long, are quite 

 without hairs. 



