164 EVERGREENS. 



where it grows wild, plants are found flourishing by 

 the sea side, and where they are washed by the spray. 

 There are many species and varieties in cultivation, 

 some with variegated foliage. We believe the hardiest 

 is that known as the Boman or Broad-leaved Myrtle, 

 M. c. romana. 



PASSIFLORA, 



(Passion Flower.) 



PASSIFLORA C^ERULEA. 



(Common blue-flowered Passion Flower.) 



A handsome climbing plant, usually kept in green- 

 houses, but is quite hardy against a wall in most parts 

 of the country. Flowers bluish, which are followed 

 by orange-coloured fruit, resembling large oval plums. 

 A native of Peru, but an old inhabitant of our gardens. 



PEENETTYA. Gaudichaud. 



PERNETTYA MUCRONATA. Gaudickaud. 

 S YN. A rbutus mucronata. 



A low shrub, with dark green shining foliage, and 

 small white flowers. The plant is most attractive 

 when in fruit ; its deep red berries contrasting beauti- 

 fully with the rich colour of the leaves. Grows about 



