144 FAMITTAR GARDEN FLOWERS. 
over all a coat of fat stable manure, and leave the rest to 
nature, and you will be well rewarded in due time. 
It is a matter of interest that hybnd clematis may 
be grown in beds, and in this case require to be trained 
over hoops to form a low convex shield-shaped mass of 
green leaves and gorgeous flowers. For this purpose the 
best are Jackmauni, with violet-purple flowers; Rudro- 
violacea, with maroon-purple flowers ; d/erandra, reddish- 
violet; Magnifica, purple and red; Rudel/a, deep claret ; 
Star of India, veddish-plum with red stripe; Zuabrilgense, 
reddish-lilac with mauve stripe. Another use for them is 
as pillar plants, both in the garden and the conservatory ; 
but when so grown out of doors, measures must be taken 
to prevent birds lodging on the tops of the pillars: sharp 
spikes will generally accomplish the purpose. Finally, 
when grown as round-headed bushes in tubs and pots they 
are superb adornments for the conservatory, the entrance 
hall, and the pubhe exhibition. 
