GARDEN PLANTS. PART II. 



lately introduced, much like the preceding, but with stouter 

 stems, and more than six or seven feet high. 



Gynerium. 



G. argenteum PAMPAS GRASS. This noble and truly orna- 

 mental Grass, bearing panicles like large silver-white feathers, 

 on stems as much as ten or twelve feet high, has been raised 

 from seed in the Botanical Gardens, where it is found to thrive 

 satisfactorily. 



B amb us a. 



BAMBOO. 

 Bans. 



In those parts of India where Bamboos are less common than 

 in Bengal, a small clump is a very ornamental object in gardens 

 that have room for it. B. aureo-variegata has been introduced 

 from Europe, and there exist there many varieties which might 

 prove desirable. 



B. nana. A dwarf species which, as Dr. Roxburgh observes, 

 makes a beautiful hedge. Propagated by cuttings. 



Apluda. 



A. aristata. A pretty plant when grown in a pot, resembling 

 a diminutive Bamboo, about a foot and a half high. 



Andropogon. 



1. A. Shcenanthus LEMON-GRASS. Common in gardens in all 

 parts of India, cultivated for the fine fragrance of the leaves, 

 which are often used for flavouring custard. 



2. A. Martini RONSA-GRASS. Native of the hilly parts of 

 the Deccan ; famous for the fragrance of its leaves, from which 

 a fine-scented essential oil is extracted, considered a specific for 

 rheumatism. 



Arum. 



1. A. pictum. Grown in a pot is a beautiful plant for the 

 decoration of a verandah. The central portion of the large 

 arrow-headed smooth leaves is of a pure pale rose-colour, losing 



