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glass ; Carnations, Pinks, Picottecs, Veronicas, Lilies, 

 Pelargoniums, Gloxinias, Agaves, Aloes, Anthuriums, 

 Begonias, Caladmms, Camellias, Crotons, Draccenas, 

 Genistas, many of the Myrtle, and even some of the 

 Pine group, Thujas, T. Donneana, &c. Cryptomeria 

 elegans and others, Cypresses, and many other shrubs 

 and forest trees in a young stage, and of some of 

 which there are varieties which grow but small, are 

 as pleasing to some eyes as table plants as are young 

 palms or young tree ferns. 



Of plants intermediate between those cultivated 

 solely for the flower, and those whose beauty is 

 foliage, ornamental berries, or fruit, have of late pro- 

 cured an introduction into society for some which 

 have become prime favourites. Amongst these 

 already mentioned, Aucubas are prominent. Skim- 

 meas, also mentioned above ; and though somewhat 

 like Aucubas, they reach a height of several feet, 

 they are whilst in a young stage handsome table 

 ornaments. Bunches of scarlet fruit, which hold on 

 till that of the next year is formed, contrast well 

 with dark lance-leaved foliage. I see no reason why 

 Cotoneasters, such as C. Simondsii and ffookerii, &c., 

 which are very handsome shrubs when well pruned 

 into shape, should not make nice pot plants for table 

 ornament. 



These now named are readily increased by cuttings, 

 layers, seed, &c., and ordinary good garden soil suits 

 them well. Besides these hardy berried plants, there 

 are a greater variety of green-house and stove plants 



