LupzAM.—Cultivation and Acclimatization of Trees; jc. 297 
Viburnum rugosum Canary Islands hardy. 
» tinus South Europe »: 
ii ——— North America 4 
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ick tk China 
The ieee are o all good varieties for planting in EE TER hinting very 
distinct foliage from each other, so that they group well together. Another 
advantage they possess is, that nearly all of them bloom in winter and early 
spring. No class of plants are better adapted for ornamental shelter; they 
can be cut back without any injury to their future growth. 
Weigelea rosea a hardy. 
amabilis » 
Very Sinoni, free-flowering dbrube In spring, so soon as the leaves 
show, the carmine and pink flowers appear, giving the plant a very gay 
appearance. 
I have not referred to forest trees, as they are well known by all 
interested in planting, nor have I mentioned the names of many trees and 
bs I have growing, because they have not proved desirable additions to 
a garden. 
Pats. 
I have tried, for the sake of experiment, whether some of the palm tribe 
would not thrive in this country. I have several varieties of the more hardy 
kinds; and if I find they will grow, I propose trying some of the more 
tropical species. What I have, have stood out for two winters, with a slight 
protection overhead, and seem to be doing pretty well; they are, however, 
very slow of growth. 
Areca Pe New Zealand hardy. 
minor South America ik 
venie australis New South Wales " 
rops pes reen ' Carolina 5 
South Europe » 
Sein Aue, date palm Levant 5 
Seaforthia elegans New South Wales ý 
CREEPERS. 
Bignonia capensis Cape of Good Hope hardy. 
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K cta South America » 
K — i tender. 
ere Guiana 
All ur guns flowering plants, and thrive well except the two latter, 
which only exist in the open air. 
Mandevillea suaveolens Buenos Ayres hardy. 
A creeper with large pure white scented flowers; in good positions a 
very free grower. A beautiful creeper. 
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