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Cannes, but is unknown in the Nice valley : it may, 

 however, be found at no great distance from Nice. 



The Arundo extends up the valley of the 

 Vesubia, north of Nice some thirty miles. It halts 

 exactly where the Olive does : neither plant passes 

 the gorges of the Sirol. 



The Great Reed grows moderately well in 

 England, but is liable to be killed by a severe winter. 



Fig. 40. THAIS POLYXEXA, 



