Subtropical Gardening. 



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Acanthus latifolius. — This is a plant that anybody can grow, 

 and which is in all respects fine. The leaves are bold and noble in out- 

 line, and the plant has a tendency, rare in some hardy things with 



Fig. II. — Acanthus latifolius. 



otherwise fine qualities, to retain its leaves till the end of the season 

 without losing a particle of its freshness and polished verdure. In fact 

 the only thing we have to decide about this subject is, what is the best 



