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great frost to penetrate through moss a few inches thick. 

 At the same time, arrangement for free ventilation is 

 provided. I take the protection gradually away in March 

 and April, and altogether in May. It may be considered 

 that the plant is not worthy the trouble thus bestowed 

 on it ; but few could see it in summer and make that 

 remark. The branches are shortened in before covering, 

 or it might have been twice as tall as it now is. There 

 are many free-flowering plants, commonly occupants of 

 the greenhouse, which I think would succeed quite as well 

 planted out as the Brugmansia, large specimens of which 

 would add a new and interesting feature to our pleasure- 

 grounds. I propose planting out a few next May, with 

 a view to their remaining out through the winter, and 

 getting glass cases made (so that they can be easily 

 increased in size at pleasure and removed in spring) for 

 their protection." 



Buddlea globosa. — A Peruvian shrub, with leaves 

 which ought to be evergreen, and round heads of orange- 

 tawny flowers. May be trained against a wall ; but in 

 sheltered situations will survive our winters in the open 

 shrubbery, under the shelter of lofty trees, in light well- 

 drained soil. Its long oval leaves, very light under- 

 neath, and its sweet-smelling bullets of deep-yellow 

 florets, give it a certain exotic charm. Multiply by cut- 

 tings and suckers, which keep in a pot, in a cool frame, 

 the first two or three winters. When planted out, 

 mulching at the roots is a wise precaution. B. Mada- 

 gascariensis, also with odoriferous yellow flowers, must 

 winter in the greenhouse. B. Lindleyana, from China, 

 with red and purple flowers, is hardier, and may at least 

 be ventured to cover a sunny wail. 



Camellia Japonica. — Beautiful evergreen shrubs flower- 

 ing in spring, and forming their flower-buds so early in 

 winter, as to render their out-door culture with us 

 extremely hazardous, although success is attained in a 

 few favoured spots in Cornwall, with the aid of partial 

 protection. On this account, Camellias will live in many 

 situations where they will rarely flower. In a border 



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