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may be seen in several very smoky quarters 

 of North and East London. That it flourishes 

 well in the shade is another valuable trait. 



R. Hypophyllum is also suited for posi- 

 tions similar to the former, from which it is 

 recognized by its longer and brighter leaf- 

 like branches. The flowers and fruit of this 

 species are produced on the under sides of the 

 cladodes, while those of R. Hypoglossum are 

 produced on the upper side. 



Amongst BAMBOOS, few are suited for 

 planting in smoky localities, though in the 

 more open gardens and in the suburbs a few 

 species have been established for several 

 years. One of the best is Arundinaria Veitchii 

 with stout stems about 2 ft. high and narrow 

 oblong leaves that are of a pleasant green 

 colour above and decidedly glaucous beneath. 

 For the shade it is also probably the best of 

 the family. Bambusa palmata has also done 

 well where the air is not too vitiated by im- 

 purities, and is of stout growth, with leaves 

 which often are i ft. long by 3 in. wide. 



The commonly cultivated Arundinaria 



