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in November and Decembei*. Any ratlier dry soil suits it, but it appears to 

 tbi'ive best on a slope or rocky hill-side ; can be removed easily. 



Myopomm Icetum, Forst. A sbore-loving tree or slirub ; its rapid growth 

 and handsome foliage render it valuable for screening the nursery of young 

 trees or shelter of almost any kind, but it is not sufficiently hardy to encounter 

 very severe frosts without injiiry ; it bears pruning well ; if neglected in this 

 respect its robust habit quickly changes the densely-foliaged shrub into a tree, 

 with its lower part furnished with lateral twigs, the bareness of which detract 

 from its beauty ; it may be headed to within a few inches of the ground ; in 

 transplanting, a dull day should be chosen for the purpose, as the yoixng plants 

 are apt to flag. Its pale flowers are succeeded by a purple drupe ; it is subject 

 to scale. 



Polygon GiE. 



MuhlenhecMa ad'pressa, Lab. A fast-growing twining climber, its rambling 

 habit covers a considerable space ; its foliage of bright green coidate leaves 

 may be found useful for concealing some shabby object or unsightly corner ; 

 its spikes of blossoms are very pretty and graceful, they may be observed 

 during several months of summer j rather damp soil most suitable. 



liAUEINEiE. 



Nesodaphne Taraire, Hook. f. Small plants obtained from the neighbour- 

 hood of Wellington appear to thrive very well. In a report furnished to the 

 House of Representatives, 1869, TV. Tawa is alleged to be found in Oxford 

 Bush, in this province. 



MONIMIACE^. 



Atherosperma Novce Zelandice, Hook. f. Small plants of this fine tree look 

 thriving. 



Hedycarya dentata, Forst. This beautiful evergreen shrub is some'imes 

 called the Holly, from its deep green glabrous foliage and abundant clusters 

 of red berries ; from the character of its roots, not unlike those of Drimys, it 

 can be removed with safety if ordinary care be taken; although found in 

 sheltered spots, it flourishes with a south-west aspect. 



PROTEACEiE. 



Knightia excelsa. Small plants of this lofty tree are thriving. 

 Thymele^. 



Pimelea Traversii, Hook. f. Our specimens of this dwarf glabrous-leafed 

 alpine were obtained some distance above the Rangitata Gorge ', it is ei-ect in 

 habit, bears pinkish white flowers ; it thrives in stifi" clay soil, and it is very 

 difficult to remove without injury ; it is readily raised irom seed. 



Pimelea jjrostrata, Vahl. Common amongst the Malvern Hills ; of prostrate 



