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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



disrobes itself in the autumn and assumes a fresli briglit green garb in spring, and on 

 this account is often seen in excellent condition in gardens near towns — a tree fern- 

 like in its elegance. Other conifers that may answer fairly well, especially if frequently 

 washed with hose or syringe, are Thtiia gigantca, Capressus Lawsoniana, and Thuio^jsis 

 borcalis. 



Among the evergreens or sub-evergreens that grow well in town gardens where the 

 soil is favourable are rhododendrons, hollies, box, privet (Ligustrum), euonymuses 

 (green and variegated in the south), Osmanthus illicifolius, Eaphiolcpis ovata, aucubas, 

 skimmias, androinedas, berberises, Olearia Haasti, and the sweet red and white Daphne 

 mezereum. Ivies and shrubs for various purposes will bo referred to in a sub- 

 sequent chapter. 



Fences and Aebours. — These are quickly clothed in town and suburban gardens 

 with the rampant Virginian creeper (Ampelopsis heJeracoa), and the almost equally 

 free clematises, such as C. flammula (Virgin's Bower), C. vitalba (Traveller's Joy), and 

 C. montana (Mountain clematis); the beautiful varieties of the Jackmanni type (to be 

 again referred to) also succeed in favourable positions ; as do jasmines, honeysuckles, 

 with such robust-growing Roses as Amadis, Fclicite perpctue, Aimee Vibert, Crimson 

 Eamblcr, W. A. Eichardson, and Gloire de Dijon. They also answer ipr arches, as also 

 do the sturdy growing ivies ; while for arbours the old Tea tree (Lycium curopteum) 

 should not be overlooked. 



Flowers. — Eeferring to flowers for town gardens it may be said that, provided the 

 soil is good and freely Avorkcd, all kinds of hardy bulbous and tuberous rooted plants 

 succeed well, as do hardy annuals, where they can receive a good amount of sun and 

 air; also half-hardy annuals, such as stocks, asters and others, as well as various 

 summer bedding plants to be hereafter noted. Amongst more permanent plants, 

 though violets fail, Lily of the Valley grows excellently, as do the showy Aldborough 

 anemones (-see plate), which may be raised from seeds sown in drills six inches apart 

 and an inch deep, in May, or as soon as new seed can be obtained, where the plants 

 can grow and Howcr. Irises in brilliant variety rarely fail, nor do carnations, pinks, 

 pansies, violas, polyanthuses, various campanulas, pyrethrums, early chrysanthemums, 

 helianthuses, Michaelmas dairies, phloxes, and evening primroses, under sound cultural 

 treatment. 



Selections of jdants and flowers for various purposes and positions will be given as 

 this work proceeds. 



