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MY GARDEN. 



The StigmapJiyllon ciliatum (fig. 603) is one of the best of indoor 

 climbers, and flourishes well in the coldest part of the fernery, where its 

 bright yellow flowers are most welcome, resembling as they do the finest 

 orchid. It is certainly a most exquisite plant, and by no means 

 common. 



FIG. 603. Stigmaphyllon ciliatum. 



FIG. 604. Abutilon vexi'.larium. 



The Abutilon vexillarium (fig. 604) is another showy climber, which 



produces abundance of flowers in the cool part of the fernery. The 



only care it requires is to keep the plant within reasonable dimensions. 



It is easily propagated by cuttings. 



We have grown at times many Thunbergias. The common ones 



the TJiunbergia alata and aurantiaca, with 

 their beautiful varieties are the abomina- 

 tion of gardeners, because they say that 

 they are readily infested with insects ; but 

 that is only the case .when the plant is 

 not grown sufficiently fast. The T. fra- 

 grans is a charming plant for the fernery, 

 and not very common, and T. lanrifolia 

 (fig. 605) is above all praise, for in the 



months of December and January it yields delicate blue flowers which 



are extremely ornamental. 



A variegated-leaved vine has lately come into use, but although it 



looks pretty in pots I have found it worthless out of doors. 



A Yam with richly-coloured leaves has been grown, but I cannot say 



that it is a desirable plant, and do not recommend its cultivation. 



FiCi. 605 Thunbergia laurifolia. 



