NEW ZEALAND PLANTS. 



THE following list of plants suitable for borders, 

 specimens, hedge plants, and rock-work, has been 

 furnished by Messrs. Adams & Sons, Christ- 

 church, who have made a speciality of this depart- 

 ment of horticulture. 



Few persons, except those who have visited the 

 Alpine regions of New Zealand, have any idea 

 of the beauty of the flora. It is therefore a 

 matter for congratulation that the above-named 

 firm have commenced making a collection of those 

 little-known but lovely Alpine plants and shrubs, 

 many of which could be grown with ease in our 

 gardens, thereby adding greatly to their beauty. 

 The following are a few of those which have been 

 tested and have been found to thrive on the low 

 lands : 



Aciphylla Colensoi and Lyalli, the bayonet plant 



flowers white. 

 Acsena adscendens, and microphylla, suitable for 



rock- work. 



Astelia Nervosa, Bush Flax, resembling a Yucca, a good 

 ornamental plant. 



