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KADSURA 



The only generally cultivated species is K. japonica, 

 which is a not quite hardy climbing shrub, with solitary 

 yellowish-white flowers, produced in summer, and suc- 

 ceeded by heads of scarlet berries ; there is also a varie- 

 gated form. It requires the protection of a wall, but is 

 not particular as to soil. Propagation by cuttings of 

 nearly ripe wood inserted in sand under a bell-glass. 



KENNEDYA 



An Australian genus of perennial legumes, with flowers 

 mostly red or nearly black, which appear in spring in 

 racemes. Those most cultivated are : K. nigricans, black 

 and yellow ; K. prostrata {Marryattce), scarlet (the best of 

 all) ; K. rubicunda, red. These are all strong growers 

 which succeed best if planted out, but also do well when 

 grown in pots and trained over trellises. They require 

 liberal treatment when in active growth, and rest during 

 winter. Propagation by cuttings or seeds in spring. 



LANTANA 



Naturally loose-growing shrubs, several of the Lantanas 

 have been made to serve as greenhouse climbers, their 

 variously coloured, Verbena-like heads of flowers being 

 freely produced for the greater part of the year. They 

 grow best when planted out in a sunny position in the 

 greenhouse or conservatory. L. salvifolia (delicatissima), 

 with pale purple flowers, is perhaps the best ; it is hardy if it 

 has the protection of a wall in the milder districts. It may 

 also be grown as a pot shrub or as a summer bedding 

 plant. Propagation in spring by cuttings. 



