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extremely effective when used in large clumps, as the 

 center of a circular bed, surrounded by Caladiums, 

 Cannas and plants of that character. 



The various species of Yucca, or Adam's Needle, 

 when planted in picturesque surroundings, produce 



FIG S8 — YUCCA FILAMENTOSA IN CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK CITY 



highly striking and pleasing effects. The species most 

 generally used at the North is Yucca Ulamentosa. It 

 is perfectly hardy in the Middle States and farther 

 north. An effective style of planting is shown in 

 Fig 58. 



