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of catalogues. It has the property of clinging most 

 securely against the wall to which it has been 

 trained. Aristolochia Sipho, with large and striking 

 leaves and curiously-formed pipe-like flowers in the 

 spring, is another desirable creeper. The Honey- 

 suckles are well known for their fragrance, but 

 besides these varieties there is the golden form from 

 Japan, with its beautifully- veined leaves {Lonlccra 

 aureo-reticidata) . 



For a strong-growing climber with handsome 

 flowers, there is nothing to surpass TFisfaria [Glycuw) 

 sinensis. In a sheltered corner the delicious perfume 

 of the flowers of Chimonanthus fragrans and its 

 varieties would be extremely grateful in the early 

 months of spring. Against a low wall, two forms of 

 the Hydrangea are very useful, producing tine trusses 

 of flowers; they are S. horteiisis, "Thomas Hogg," 

 and H. paniculata grandljlora. Indigofera Jiorihunda 

 should also prove a good climbing plant ; its w^hite 

 pea-like flowers are freely produced, and its foliage 

 is handsome as well. Suitable kinds of Climbing 

 Eoses will be found under their own special list. 

 There are also several rapid-growing annuals that, 

 for the season of their growth, will make a good 

 display ; the Nasturtimns, or Tropasolums, Cobcea 

 scandensy and Convolvulus major are among the best 

 of these. 



Coniferae. — Amongst those of the Fir-tree tribe 

 and their near allies, there are some few species in 

 the several genera which will be suitable in the sub- 

 urban garden. Eespecting Fir-trees in particular, 

 the perusal of our pre\ious article will give more 

 immediate information. We there stated what were 

 the best among the Firs, &c., and now only repeat 

 their names, with a few additions thereto, viz., 

 Pinus austriaca, F. excelsa, P. Cembra, T^uga cana- 

 densis (the Hemlock Spruce), Araucaria imbricata 

 (the Chili Pi.ie), Cedrus Deodar a (the Deodar). Wel- 

 lingtonia gigantea, the INIammoth Tree of California, 

 should not be planted in the smaller gardens, nor 

 in any that are in close proximity to the smoke. 

 Amongst the Ai-bor-vitaj class of the Conifers, Biota 

 orientalis anrea (Golden Arbor-^dt8e) , Cupressus Laiv- 

 soniana, and its varied forms, are among the most 

 handsome of any, and well suited for a small 

 garden; C. nutkaensis {Thuiopsis borealis) is another 

 hardy and distinct kind ; Juniperus chinensis (the 

 Chinese Juniper) is also a useful plant of erect 

 habit; Pet'mosp)ora obtusa, and its varieties, R. plu- 

 mosa and E. Jilifera, are all compact shrubs of neat 

 and handsome growth ; Taxus baccaia {the common 

 Yew), and its variegated forms, chiefly the golden 

 kind and the Irish Yew {Taxus baccata fafttigiata), 

 are all most hardy and enduring trees. Taxodium 

 distichum (the Deciduous Cj^ress) is a handsome, 



close-growing tree, and will thrive when fairly 

 away from tUe smoke. 



Roses. — The list of these that one sees published 

 by the large firms in the country has need to be con- 

 densed somewhat largely for subm-ban gardens. 

 There are a few well-known kinds, as Gloire de 

 Dijon, Cheshunt Hybrid, ]Madame Berard, Devon- 

 iensis, and Madame Falcot (beautiful in the bud), 

 from among the tea-scented class, that will in almost 

 every case give satisfaction. Marshal Niel might 

 be included, but although its flowers are gorgeous, 

 yet in a subui'ban garden it can hardly be recom- 

 mended by reason of its fickle character and apti- 

 tude to canker. Of the Hybrid Perpetual class, I.a 

 France is one of the very best, if not the best of all ; 

 its lovely pink flowers are produced in constant suc- 

 cession the summer through ; Alfred Colomb is a 

 good bright red ; A. R. Williams and Dr. Andry, 

 both shades of red, have fine flowers ; Duke of Edin- 

 bm-gh, very hardy habit and of most xixid colour, is 

 one of the best of all the high-coloured varieties ; 

 John Hopper, with rosy-crimson flowers ; Edouard 

 Morren, a beautiful bright pink ; Baroness Eoths- 

 child, pale delicate rose ; Urich Brunner, rosy-lilac . 

 Francois Michelon, deep rose; Marie Baumann, 

 light crimson-red ; and Boule de Neige, one of the 

 best whites, are a good reliable dozen to start upon. 

 Charles Lawson, a hybrid China, is good for walls . 

 so also are all of the Teas at the head of this li&t ; 

 and the following also are excellent climbii.g 

 varieties, viz., the Ayrshire, with the Banksian, the 

 Boursault, and the Evergreen Eoses, to which may 

 be added Aimee Vibert, from among the Noisette: : 

 Celine Forestier, belonging to the same class, is also 

 a beautiful pale yellow Eose, but should have a 

 sheltered position. One or two of the best Moss 

 Eoses might be added, but as they flower but 

 sparsely in the autumn, they can hardly be recom- 

 mended. 



Herbaceous Plants. — This is a numerous 

 class, but we shall only mention a few of the best of 

 each. Of tall growth, the Delphiniums (Larkspurs) 

 are very showy ; Kdianthus multijlorus, both 

 single and double kinds, are two fine tj-pes of the 

 Sunflow-er, with medium-sized flowers; the herba- 

 ceous Phloxes (P. decussafa and P. suffruticosa) 

 afford a great variety; Lathyrus latifolias (the 

 Everlasting Pea), in varieties, and Spircea Aruncu.s. 

 Of medium growth, the Aquilegias or Columbines ; 

 the Asters or Starworts ; the taller of the Campa- 

 nulas or Bell-flowers ; the Clielones ; the Linums 

 or Flaxes ; Ix udbeckia speciosa ; the Statices oi- 

 Thrifts; Ane)i/o)ii' Japonica, or the Windflower ; 

 Trade.scantiu l irginica, or the Spiderwort ; and 



