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MV GARDEN. 



The Stigmaphyllon ciliatum (fig. 603) is one of the best of indoor 

 climbers, and flourishes well in the coldest part of the fernery, where its 

 bright yellow flowers are most welcome, resembling as they do the finest 

 orchid. It is certainly a most exquisite plant, and by no means 

 common. 



Fig. 603. — Stigmaphyllon ciliatum. 



Fig. 603 rt. — Hop, 



Fig. 604. — Abutilon vexillariuni. 



The Abutilon vexillariiim or A. Megapotamicum (fig. 604) is another 

 showy climber, which produces abundance of flowers in the cool part of 

 the fernery. The only care it requires is to keep the plant within 

 reasonable dimensions. It is easily propagated by cuttings. 



We have grown at times many Thunbergias. The common- ones— 



the Thunbergia alata (fig. 600 a) and auran- 

 tiaca, with their beautiful varieties— are 

 the abomination of gardeners, because they 

 say that they are readily infested with in- 

 sects ; but that is only the case when the 

 plant is not grown sufficiently fast. The 

 T. fragrans is a charming plant for the 

 fernery, and not very common, and T. lauri- 

 folia (fig. 60s) is above all praise, for in the 

 months of December and. January it yields delicate blue flowers which 

 are extremely ornamental. 



A variegated-leaved vine has lately come into use, but although it 

 looks pretty in pots I have found it worthless out of doors. 



A Yam with richly-coloured leaves has been grown, but I cannot say 

 that it is a desirable plant, and do not recommend its cultivation. 



Fig. 60s.— Thunbergia aiirifolla. 



