122 TOWN PLANTING 



Raegneriana, Ccenwoodiana, Emerald Gem, 

 and the Irish variety (Canariensis) with big 

 handsome leaves. Though by no means 

 particular as to the quality of soil in which 

 it is planted, often thriving well amongst 

 builders' refuse of stones and lime, yet it will 

 well repay the breaking up and enriching of 

 the soil where it is to grow. 



THE VINE (Vitis vinifera) can quite hold 

 its own with either of the former as a town 

 shrub, and in several of the most smoke- 

 infested parts of London it thrives well as a 

 wall plant. The variety purpurea is also a 

 desirable subject for the walls of a house, and 

 would appear to be specially suitable for 

 planting in smoky districts. It requires to be 

 nailed to the wall and is improved by periodical 

 prunings. Good rough loam and thoroughly 

 decomposed manure will be found suitable for 

 either. 



THE PYRACANTHA (Cratczgus Pyracantha) 

 and the much to be preferred variety Lelandi 

 are well suited for doing battle with the 

 impurities of a town atmosphere, as may be 



