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narrow, winding dell embowered in trees that opens on 

 a Cornish river about a mile from its outlet into the sea, 

 between twenty and thirty fine specimens of that noble 

 Tree Fern, Dicksonia antartica are growing, the fronds of 

 some having a spread of twelve feet. These ferns 

 standing amid natural surroundings, in which no trace ot 

 man's hand is discernible, give the effect of being in- 

 digenous to the spot and form a picture as delightful as 

 it is rare in this country. 



Ferula. — Fennel. F. communis, which is one of the best, 

 is naturalised in some parts of England, where it may be 

 seen in masses by the roadside. It is a rampant grower, 

 often exceeding ten feet in height. Its chief beauty lies 

 in its exquisitely delicate foliage which renders it well 

 worthy of a place in the wild garden. 



Funkia. — These are most decorative foliage plants suc- 

 ceeding as well in the shade as in the sunshine. F. grandi- 

 flora has the most conspicuous flowers, these being fairly 

 large and white, but as a race they owe their popularity 

 rather to the form and colouring of their leaves than to 

 their flowers. F. Sieboldii with large cordate foliage of a 

 glaucous tint is the handsomest of the race. They should 

 be associated with lilies in partially-shaded spots in the 

 woods. 



Galega. — Goat's Rue. G. officinalis, the type, with its 

 mauve-blue flowers is pretty but cannot compare for 

 effect with its white variety. Both grow to a height of 

 five feet, and are smothered in their pea-like flowers in 

 the summer. 



Geranium. — The more robust species are easily estab- 

 lished. Of these G. pratense, G. phaum, G. sanguineum 

 and its white form, and G. sylvaticum may be mentioned. 

 Dwarfer-growing species are better planted in spots where 

 they will not have to contend against the native vegetation. 



Glaucium. — Horned Poppy. G. luteum is common on 

 sandy and pebbly ground by the sea coast and will 



