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T neare Thomsonæ, 
Hibise l, 
Clematis indivis 
Zephyranthes itsidtoyatiá, 
Haemanthus—local spp. 
Crinums—local spp. 
Albizzia—local spp. 
Poinsettia pulcherrima. 
“The eae reat does axçpodingiy well, continuing to flower 
for a long time and producing seed. A. violacea is not of robust 
growth but eek fairly well. 
“The massive, well developed, rich white flowers of the 
Beaumontia are a striking object of beauty in a vase within doors 
or in the garden. Propagation of it, viris is very difficult, and 
few cuttings of it have rooted. The blaze of the Bougaiei vitis 
imparts a colour and effect which make vs very desirable plants 
for a verandah. 
“The strong growth of the TE e the singular form 
of the flowers, which are produced freely, worthy of notice and 
a place in any garden. The Clerode HAIr and Hibiscus also 
succeed well, as also do the beautiful Poinsettia and Albizzia. 
“The pe erfect mass of flower on Clematis indivisa is often 
met with on the slopes of Zomba. 
FRUITS. 
“ Strawberries (common Alpine) have been successfully culti- 
nd, considering the excellence of these fruits, it is safe to 
predict that the home varieties now introduced will do exceedingly 
well. 
“Bananas, papaw, and pineapples luxuriate in the gardens. 
Several trees of the Avocado pear are promising, and the Litchi 
fruit tree is of good gro 
“The large Grenadilla ( Passiflora up gie ma: Ds succeeds 
well against a wall and bore several fruits last yea 
CONIFERAE, ORNAMENTAL AND ECONOMIC PLANTS AND 
SHRUBS. 
“The avenues of cypresses, thuyas, &c., are striking features 
of the grounds, and, as wa stand the ravages of locusts, they are 
at all times objects of beau 
* Sev specimens of ds wild date palm gracefully mingle 
with the compaet Coniferae. 
VA young e wise. of Mlanje ae pletion about three 
years ago, is in a thriving condition. A e quantity of cedar 
seed has been 80wn and ‘has germinated w ell 
“These will be ready for planting during next season's rains in 
and around all the Residency grounds, while there will be a large 
quantity available for distribution and for transplanting on the 
top of Mount Z epos where it is fully expected they will thrive 
as well as on Mlanj 
