2 9 o TREES AND SHRUBS 



a deep rich soil. Its large purple and white flowers 

 in August and September are very pleasing, and 

 during autumn and winter the wood is very con- 

 spicuous, being bright green. It should be pruned 

 back annually, and the ground pricked over in spring. 

 Plant at a distance of 4 feet apart. 



LONICERA (HONEYSUCKLE), LARGE DUTCH. To 



see this beautiful climbing plant at its best, make 

 a mound of tree roots, fill in with soil, and plant 

 at a distance of 4 feet apart. At first the growths 

 will require to be trained and nailed over the roots, 

 and when once covered they will need little other 

 attention. Large beds planted in this way will be 

 sure to be highly appreciated, if for nothing else, for 

 the fragrance of the flowers. 



LYCIUM CHINENSE. Commonly called Box Thorn 

 or Tea Tree ; should be planted in large groups where 

 it can ramble away near the water or overhang large 

 roots of trees or boulders. Except to regulate the 

 growths once a year, it will give no further trouble. 

 There are several other varieties well suited for the 

 same purpose. 



PYRUS JAPONICA. This well-known early-flowering 

 shrub may be grouped in almost any position, but 

 is seen to the best advantage when on raised 

 ground or overhanging masses of rock. It should 

 not be pruned, but allowed to retain its natural 

 habit. Plant at a distance of 4 feet apart. The 

 variety carnea is equally good, but bears more freely ; 

 the fruits make excellent preserve, while the flowers 

 are a beautiful flesh colour. C. Maulei is quite 



