50 Gardening in Egypt. 



Clematis Jackmanii. An elegant climber, growing 

 well in the gardens here, but rarely met with. It has 

 large, four-petalled flowers of a deep violet colour, 

 blooming profusely in April and May. A suitable 

 plant to cover arches or a summer-house. 



C. Princess of Wales bears a large star-like flower 

 of a deep heliotrope colour, It is a shy growing plant, 

 and is not so hardy as the former. 



Other varieties, such as C. coccinea, Duchess of 

 Edinburgh, and montana are occasionally seen, and 

 many others would no doubt succeed if they were 

 trained on lattice-work in sheltered spots. 



Hedera Helix - - The Ivy. - - This old English 

 favourite is too well known to need description. It 

 may be utilised with advantage for training up the 

 stems of palms and large trees, where it succeeds 

 well in the half-shade, imparting a green, furnished 

 appearance. It will also grow on rails or trellis 

 work ; but, if close to the wall, its leaves invariably 

 become yellow, and covered with a black scale 

 insect. A very pretty small-leaved variety, of a 

 slower growth, can be used for a similar purpose, and 

 many others might be introduced. 



Hoya carnosa Wax Plant. A familiar plant, 

 and the best of the species, thriving on rockeries 

 in a half-shady position. The roots delight in a 

 moist, light soil, leaf mould and broken brick rubbish 

 suiting it admirably. Its thick, glossy leaves, and 

 umbels of wax-like flowers, are known to many. The 

 plant is propagated by layers and cuttings. 



Other species with inconspicuous flowers are some- 

 times seen. 



Ipomcea Bona-nox Good-Night Plant. A convol- 

 vulus-like climber of somewhat straggling growth, often 

 seen climbing over verandahs, for which it is especially 

 suitable on account of its large, trumpet-shaped flowers, 

 which open at night, throwing out a pleasant per- 

 fume. 



