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grown in a greenhouse ; the soft lilac colouring of 

 the flowers is very beautiful against the tender green 

 of the expanding leaves. The best and general way 

 is to grow it as a standard, as the racemes hang 

 down in graceful profusion. W. sinensis is the Wis- 

 taria planted so freely against houses and pergolas, 

 and for flowering under glass the variety alba 

 may be mentioned ; it is more satisfactory than in 

 the open garden. IV. multijuga, which has racemes 

 of great length, may also be tried, but W. sinensis is 

 as charming as any, and the most likely to give 

 satisfaction. Wistarias transplant badly, hence in 

 nurseries are usually kept in pots ; therefore, for 

 flowering under glass, permanent pot culture is the 

 proper treatment. To obtain standards train up a 

 single shoot till the required height is reached, then 

 stop it, and encourage the formation of branches. 

 When the head has reached flowering size, after the 

 flowers are over, spur the shoots back to good eyes 

 to keep the growth fairly compact. 



JAPANESE MAPLES (Acer palmatum and varieties). 

 The handsome foliage of the Japanese Maples forms 

 their chief charm. When grown under glass they 

 are very beautiful, the leaves varying greatly both in 

 colour and shape ; some almost plain, others deeply 

 cut and almost fringe-like. 



