142 Architectural Gardening. 



cessation during the summer and autumn months. Vases approx- 

 imate to the house, maybe planted with the American aloe, as its 

 stiff, upright growth, has an affinity for pm-ely architectural ob- 

 jects. The African lilly, Eg>-ptian arum, are good plants for 

 secluded locations ; they require, however, a liberal supply of 

 water, being half aquatics. Among trailing plants the calestegia- 

 pubescens, will be found admirably suited to the pm-pose, possess- 

 ing a good habit, and is a^ 

 constant bloomer. So are al. 

 so the lophosphernums, and 

 maurandyas A pretty green- 

 house plant for the purpose, on 

 account of its unique foliage, 

 istradescantiazebmm. There are 

 a number of other plants well 

 adapted for the purpose, some annuals the appropriateness of which 

 can be governed by the judgment of the gardener whether he be 

 professional or amateur.* 



THE CANKER WORM PEST. 



The indications now are, that in places where sure remedies are 

 not seasonably applied, the ravages of the canker worm upon the 

 tree during the coming summer, will be greater than ever before- 

 They are now ascending from the ground in vast numbers, and if 

 not prevented will fill the trees with their eggs. In some places 

 in the vicinity of Boston, even the fences are covered with these 

 worms. In many places applications of tar are made, and if kept 

 in a moist condition, it appears to be effectual. In other cases, a 

 favorite tree is siu-rounded with a avoocIc]! trench, containing 

 strong brine. In reg-ard to the use of lime and salt, it has been 

 said that it will destroy them. A gentleman last week placed a 

 dozen of them in a tumbler containing a strong solution of lime 

 and salt, and kept them covered with the mixture all night. In 

 the morning they were taken out and placed upon an envelope, 

 and in a short time they were as lively as ever. — Traveller. 



* Tne objects embellishing this article and from which our engravings were made, may be ob - 

 tained of Messrs. Janes & Beebe, at No. 356 Broadway, N'ew York. 



