92 TOWN PLANTING 



FORSYTHIA SUSPENSA is also suitable for 

 planting in smoky localities, where it grows 

 and flowers with perfect freedom. It is of 

 more slender growth than the former, with 

 variable leaves and long trailing shoots. The 

 bell-shaped flowers are of a beautiful golden 

 tint, and, being produced in early spring, are 

 rendered all the more desirable. In several 

 of the crowded parts of London, the For- 

 sythias thrive in an almost remarkable 

 manner and are to be specially recommended 

 for planting in smoky towns. 



LIGUSTRUM CORIACEUM is a fitting com- 

 panion to the last, so far at .least as its powers 

 of withstanding the effects of an impure at- 

 mosphere are concerned. Being an ever- 

 green, it is peculiarly well suited for planting 

 in the town garden, where it grows with great 

 freedom. It is easily managed, not particular 

 as regards soil, is readily increased, and bears 

 trimming in with perfect impunity. 



THE OVAL-LEAVED PRIVET (L. ovali- 

 folium). This is one of the very best shrubs 

 for densely populated districts, and is valuable 



