■^8 THE CLIMATE OF WEST COEITWAIili. 



As may be expected, among the trees, plants and flowers of 

 the extreme south-west, are many which are sub-tropical, such 

 as aloes, azalias, acacias, agaves, bamboos, eucalypti, yuccas, 

 veronicas, orange, and citron trees, &c., while at Scilly the date 

 palm and Norfolk Island pine not only grow, but flourish in the 

 open air. 



To this silent testimony, which, however, speaks volumes as 

 to the mildness of the climate, we may add, by way of conclusion, 

 that Cornwall is not troubled by visitations of the icy bise or the 

 piercing mistral, but enjoys a climate in every way conducive to 

 health." 



