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interesting and valuable plant, also closely allied to the Bamboos ; 

 it usually varies in height from 4ft. to 5ft., but will sometimes 

 reach 20ft. or more under cultivation. P. violascens (Bambusa 

 violacea) is a pretty and remarkable plant, having leaves green 

 above and bluish underneath ; the stems also, which are much 

 branched, are a deep violet, or sometimes almost black ; it does 

 well in the, conservatory. ' 



The species and varieties which have been found to 'succeed 

 outside in this country are fully dealt with in the Chapter " On 

 Trees and Shrubs." 



Howea Belmoreana. 



