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of neat and compact habit, and produces dense 

 heads of white flowers in abundance. 



O. HAASTII is also desirable for smoky 

 towns, the leathery leaves of both species 

 causing them to withstand heat and foul air 

 in a remarkable manner. 



GRISELINIA LITTORALIS. Although a 

 little-known evergreen, this is well suited for 

 town planting, experiments having proved it a 

 most valuable addition to the limited number 

 of shrubs suitable for such a purpose. The 

 appearance of the plant with its deep-green, 

 glossy leaves, is highly attractive. It grows 

 freely in ordinary soil, and is readily propa- 

 gated; it is to be hoped it will receive the 

 notice it is fairly entitled to as a valuable 

 hardy shrub. 



HIBISCUS SYRIACUS is one of our most 

 valuable late autumn-flowering shrubs, and 

 is also one of the few that can successfully 

 battle with an impure atmosphere. In many 

 parts of London, where the air is vitiated 

 by emanations from factory chimneys, this 

 pretty shrub is seen in perfect health, with 



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