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seasons. E. j. Due D'Anjou and E. j. latifolia alba variegata 

 are desirable kinds. E. radicans variegata is of quick growth, 

 and soon forms a dense mass of foliage, and attaches itself to 

 walls freely. Silver Gem is a bright silver-leaved shrub, and 

 valuable for winter bedding. 



Magnolia grandiflora (Fig. 301) makes a handsome wall shrub. 

 Its large glossy green leaves are always pleasing, while its big, 

 pure white, fragrant flowers are much admired. Free, open 

 loam suits it famously ; perfect drainage should be secured, 

 and an eastern exposure avoided. Passifiora ccerulea .(Blue 



Fig. 301. — Magnolia grandiflora. 



Passion Flower) is well adapted for planting against a south 

 wall ; while Constance Elliot is of free growth, and produces 

 a wealth of pure white sweet-scented flowers. 



Pittosporum crassifolium succeeds against a wall. It is neat 

 in growth with alternate narrow light green leaves, and bears 

 dark purple flowers abundantly. P. Tobira also deserves a 

 place against a wall as it is a handsome shrub, with deep 

 green leaves, and clusters of fragrant white flowers in summer. 

 It is a useful seaside shrub. 



Though generally considered a greenhouse plant, the Camellia 

 is hardier than many imagine. We have had under our notice 



