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land, and it thrives admirably in the most 

 smoke-infested parts of London. 



THORNS of various kinds succeed in town 

 parks and gardens, but they are not to be 

 recommended for the most smoky and con- 

 fined localities. In Glasgow, however, I have 

 noticed how well suited for planting in the 

 squares and public gardens many forms of 

 the Thorn are; indeed, even in London, and 

 where smoke and dust are by no means 

 wanting, they gladden the eye with their 

 wealth of flowers and bright green leaves. 

 The single and double scarlet would seem to 

 be best adapted for withstanding soot and 

 smoke; and these may not unfrequently be 

 seen of large size and in perfect health. 



THE TANSY- LEAVED THORN (Cratcegus 

 tanacetifolia) is another excellent member of 

 the family for town planting. A noble ex- 

 ample may be seen near the entrance to the 

 Glasgow Botanic Garden and in various of 

 the London parks. 



THE COMMON HOLLY (IlexAquifolium).- 

 On the whole the Holly cannot be considered 



