LuDLAM. — Cultivation and Acclimatization of Trees, ^c. 297 



Vihurnum rugosum Canary Islands hardy. 



„ tinus ' South Europe „ 



„ cassinioides North America „ 



„ suspensum „ 



„ macro ceplialum China „ 



The above are all good varieties for planting in shrubberies, having 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 China hardy. 



„ amabilis „ „ 



Very ornamental, free-flowering shrubs. 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 

 shrubs I have growing, because they have not proved desirable additions to 

 a garden. 



Palms. 



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 sapida New Zealand hardy. 



Bactris minor South America „ 



Coryplia australis New South Wales „ 



ChamcBrops palmetto Carolina „ 



„ himnlis South Europe „ 



FTicenix dactylifera, date palm Levant „ 



SeafortJda elegans New South Wales „ 



Ceeepers. 



Bignonia capensis Cape of Q-ood Hope hardy. 



„ grandiflora Caraccas „ 



,, picta South America „ 



„ venusta „ tender. 



„ cherere Guiana „ 

 All very beautiful flowering plants, and thrive well except the two latter, 

 which only exist in the open air. 



Ifandevillea suaveolens Euenos Ayres hardy. 



A creeper with large pure white scented flowers ; in good positions a 

 very free grower. A beautiful creeper. 

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