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End which we measured being 8 ft. high and 

 nearly as much in spread of branches. The 

 flowers, which resemble the Snowdrop, are 

 ivory white, drooping, and produced in lateral 

 fascicles of eight or ten together. Soil of a 

 peaty nature would appear to suit it best. 



THE SOUTHERNWOOD (Artemisia abrota- 

 num) can also be recommended for planting 

 where smoke and other impurities are present 

 in the atmosphere. It is a small growing 

 shrub, with highly aromatic, deep green, 

 Rue-like foliage, and a plentiful supply of 

 dirty yellow flowers. Although interesting as 

 a town shrub, it can lay claim to no value as 

 an ornamental species. 



THE COMMON FIG (Ficus Carica). In 

 almost every part of London, as well as in 

 Glasgow, Liverpool, and Manchester, the 

 Common Fig succeeds well as a town plant. 

 Even during hot, dry seasons it never flags, 

 and the ample, deeply lobed leaves have a 

 bright and cheery appearance. It succeeds 

 best where the roots have unrestricted room 

 for development and where they are within 



