193 Alphabetical List of Plants. 



tionj of dwarf bushy habit. Foliage bright green. 

 Flowers in feathery white spikes j capital for cut 

 flowers. Quite hardy. Propagate by division, or 

 purchase imported roots. Japan. 



Humulus cupulus. — The Hop plant. — An excellent 

 climber for covering walls, trellis work, pillars and 

 verandas. It resembles the Grape Vine in growth, 

 and is of a quick growing graceful habit. Dies down 

 to the root annually. Propagate by division. Great 

 Britain. 



Hydrangea Hortensis. — This is a noble and very 

 showy plant for balcony or window, producing immense 

 trusses of rosy coloured flowers that last for months 

 — all through the summer season. Quite hardy 

 in the south of England. Propagate by cuttings. 

 China. 



Ipomcea, or Convolvulus. — A class of plants containing 

 some of the most beautiful annual climbers in culti- 

 vation, pre-eminent for their beauty and usefulness as 

 decorative climbers for windows and balconies. Haise 

 from seed in gentle heat, and transplant. India and 

 America. 



Iresine herbstii, I. Lindenii, I. acuminata. — Half 

 hardy plants with richly variegated stems and foliage ; 

 suitable for hanging baskets, windows and balconies. 

 Propagate by cuttings in gentle heat in Spring. 

 Brazil. 



Jasminium officinale. — A beautiful hardy climbing 

 plant for covering walls. Requires close pruning every 

 year. Flowers sweetly scented and of a pure white. 

 J. nudifiorum is a pretty yellow flowered climber in 



