1 8 Ornamental Shrubs. 



we are at present in quest of ; rather a tree or shrub that 

 can stand the first brunt of a sea storm, and by so doing 

 afford shelter to less favored kinds. Whenever a seaside 

 garden is to be formed, lift a few plants of an elder from 

 some waste or common, and plant them — in pure sand, if 

 you like — on the outer margin of the sea screen, and in a 

 short time a capital shelter for other choice things will be 

 formed." 



PAULOWNIA. 



THE Paulownia imperialis is a Japanese tree of 

 striking appearance and with many peculiarities. 

 It was named by Europeans, on becoming ac- 

 quainted with it, in honor of Anna Paulowna, Princess of 

 the Netherlands and daughter of Paul I., Emperor of 

 Russia. It is said that in its native country it grows to a 

 height of thirty feet, but it is not often seen in such pro- 

 portions in either Europe or America. When first brought 

 to France the tropical appearance of its foliage led to the 

 conclusion that it must be an exceedingly tender sort, and 

 so in the famous Garden of Plants in Paris it was treated 

 as a greenhouse shrub. But it was not long before it 

 proved itself sufficiently hardy to withstand the winters 

 of that locality. It was then regarded as a great acquisi- 

 tion, and young plants were sold in the English markets 

 at high prices, ranging from three to six guineas each. 

 But these figures did not rule long, for it was soon as- 

 certained that the newcomer was not only hardy, but of 

 the easiest possible propagation. It can be grown not 

 only from seed and from cuttings, but by a division of the 



