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also thrive satisfactorily, taking the adverse conditions into 
consideration. The Lime is a very handsome tree, but it is so 
frequently infested with caterpillars, which destroy the beauty 
of its foliage in early summer, that it cannot be recommended 
for town planting. Where the open space is considerable, many 
other species may be added, such as the Maples, Horse Chest- 
nuts, False Acacia, and Turkey Oak. ; 
Deciduous shrubs include: Hibiscus Syriacus, Lilacs, Vibur- 
num Lantana, Rhus Typhina, Diervilla in variety, Leycesteria 
formosa, Rhus Cotinus, Hypericum calycinum, etc. 
Evergreen shrubs should not be altogether excluded. Those 
with smooth glossy leaves, like Aucuba Japonica, Ligustrum 
latifolium, Rhododendrons, Box, Euonymus, Thujopsis dola- 
brata, and Ivy, succeed best, owing to the action of the rain 
being more effectual in cleansing the epidermis than in those 
species with hairy foliage. The same remark applies to 
herbaceous plants. Thus Tulips, Hyacinths, Narcissuses, etc., 
may be successfully grown, provided the other conditions be 
favourable. Tufted evergreen herbaceous plants, on the other 
hand, will not answer so well. MHelleborus orientalis, Eranthis 
hyemalis, Iris Germanica, Sweet William, Chrysanthemums, 
Candytuft, Mignonette, Virginian Stock, are amongst some of 
the easiest to cultivate in crowded quarters. It is almost 
unnecessary to mention that much may be done to keep plants 
in health and vigour by free use of the syringe and a good look- 
out after vermin. Sometimes a batch of annuals will disap- 
pear almost as suddenly as if a flight of locusts had visited 
them. The fact is, the moths frequenting such places are very 
numerous in proportion to the vegetation, and consequently 
unless the caterpillars are sought out while they are quite 
young they rapidly devour everything green within their reach. 
In conclusion, we may observe that plants, like animals, require 
extra care and attention under artificial conditions; and only 
those who really delight in the beauties of nature will under- 
take the culture of their favourites under such a combination 
of adverse circumstances as we find in the midst of our smoky 
towns. 
