184 TREES AND SHRUBS 



seasons commence to bloom in January. Some old 

 plants have formed large bushes in front of walls. 



DAPHNIPHYLLUM GLAUCESCENS. China. Ever- 

 green. This is hardy, but is uncommon. A very 

 large specimen is at Trewidden, and is 12 feet in 

 height and 20 feet in spread. It has long shining 

 leaves, the shoots being red in colour ; these, early 

 in April, are surrounded by closely clustered, maroon- 

 red flower-buds. 



DATURA SANGUINEA. Peru. This grows to a 

 large size in the south-west, often forming a tree 

 12 feet or more in height, and, in mild winters, 

 blooming until February. D. suaveolens, Mexico, is 

 probably more tender, as such large specimens are 

 rarely seen. 



DENDROMECON RIGIDUS. California. A hand- 

 some shrub with glaucous leaves, the branchlets 

 terminated by bright-yellow poppy-like flowers. It 

 succeeds best in poor soil that does not induce 

 vigorous growth. Enys. 



DESFONTAINEA SPINOSA. Chili. A most distinct 

 evergreen shrub, with leaves resembling those of a 

 Holly. It bears tubular flowers 3 inches in length 

 of a bright vermilion tipped with yellow, and is a 

 very handsome object when in full flower. It com- 

 mences to bloom in the summer, and often holds 

 many of its flowers until November. The largest 

 specimen met with was about 8 feet in height, and 

 was in the neighbourhood of Teignmouth. The 

 Desfontainea is to be found in most gardens. 



DIOSMA ERICOIDES. South Africa. A heath-like 



