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planted with safety in the open shrubbery. The long pendulous 

 branches are well clothed with narrow pale green leaves, and 

 in June and July numbers of tiny white flowers' are produced. 

 E. sangninea, E. punctata, and E. exoniensis are all good. 



Eucalyptus. — Of this genus only E. Gunni is hardy, and 

 even this can only be planted in the warmer counties. 

 E. coccifera is almost as hardy, and, where it succeeds, is orna- 

 mental. E. globulus (Gum Tree) grows very rapidly until late 

 in the season, consequently the wood is not sufficiently ripened 



Fig. 278. — Eriobotrya japonica. 



to withstand an English winter without protection ; it is, how- 

 ever, well adapted for sub-tropical bedding. The lemon-scented 

 £. citriodora is worth cultivating indoors, as its leaves are fragrant. 



Eurybia. — See - Olearia. 



Fabiana imbricata (False Heath) is hardy only in sheltered 

 spots in the open air North of London. It is of somewhat similar 

 habit to the well known Heather, and in June bears pure white 

 tubular-shaped flowers, which last in condition for several weeks. 

 It is a useful plant for an unheated greenhouse, but requires 

 good drainage. Ordinary soil will suit it, especially if a little 

 peat and leaf-mould is incorporated with it. Copious supplies of 

 water should be given during growth. 



Gaultheria. — See page 458. 



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