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 The Banana. 



Various species of Banana (Musa) are found through the south but rarely 

 on the parking. Owing to the fragility of the leaves they should not be used, 

 except in places free from winds. Even then it would be questionable if any 

 reasonable decorative value would excuse their use. At any rate, shade would 

 be secondary in importance. 



The 0_l_eander, 



The Oleander (Nerium oleander) in all of its many horticultural varieties 

 is often found upon the parking. Strange to say, in no case noted had there 

 been any effort to keep the stem to a single leader. With what result? Every- 

 where, except where it was planted in the shrubbery, there was a large straggling 

 bush often covering the sidewalk and at such a height that it would strike all 

 paseersby. 



Here again is a case wiiece careful nursery practice is of prime importance 

 should this tree be used at all, and it ie quite possible to conceive of its 

 use in narrow streets, with wide parkings where shade is a secondary matter. 

 It would be well in such plantings to choose only one or two varieties as too 

 great a contrast of colors gives a messy appearance. 



This has been used with considerable success as a shrub, to alternate 

 with the Canary Island Date Palm. As both of these species need wide parkings 

 the oleander can be allowed to grow in its busy form without disturbing pedes- 

 trians. 



The Olive. 



The Olive (Plea .gurojaeti) as it is now found in the parkings is in most 

 cases a remnant of some old orchard. It is planted by choice, however, in 

 some instances. This practice is one which can hardly be recommended. 



If the tree be considered as a unit it has many desirable features. The 

 style of growth is distinctive, especially the gnarled buttress; and the color 

 of "the foliage also adds a pleasing note of contrast. 



The shape is one which makes it practically impossible to head it up to sir h 



