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Cultivation. 



In such a climate as ours they require little or no attention be- 

 yond the suggestions given and readily recommend themselves to 

 such as have to put up with the most indifferent of kebuns. 



For many, occasional prunings are necessary, but in the subse- 

 quent list I will endeavour to mention those which will benefit by such 

 treatment. 



An important point in the cultivation of climbers must not be 

 overlooked and that is the question of soil. If trees are utilized as 

 supports, the soil round the base of the trunk must receive the addition 

 of some leafmould and old cow manure mixing all well together. 

 This may apply to all soils in which climbers are planted. 



When the plants are well established, top dressings of mixed 

 cow manure and leaves would be beneficial provided it were not consi- 

 dered unsightly. Care must be taken not to put such top dressings 

 too close to the stem of the more succulent varieties. If such is 

 unsightly, occasional waterings of liquid manure may be given. 



In the following list only those deserving of a place in a moderate 

 sized garden are mentioned : 



Allamanda N. O. Apocynaceae: — Beautiful climbing evergreen 

 plants native of Brazil. Free-flowering and showy, usually yellow, 

 bell shaped. All are very fast growers and climb by twining, delight- 

 ing in either full sun or partial shade. If space is limited frequent 

 prunings will be necessary to keep them within bounds. Propagation 

 chiefly by cuttings. 



A. WilUamsii: — Flowers large yellow, one of the best of all All- 

 amandas. Requires plenty of room to grow in and succeeds admir- 

 ably when allowed to climb trees. 



A. Schottii. Brazil :-Strong grower with large rich yellow flowers, 

 having the throat striped with brown. 



A. violacea. A medium grower with purplish to violet flowers. 

 This should rather be treated as a shrub than climber. 



Antigonuw N. 0. Polygonaceae : — The well known Honolulu 

 creepers. Evergreen climbers of great beauty, natives of South 

 America. They are moderately strong growers requiring plenty of 

 room with little or no pruning. Propagation by cuttings, suckers or 

 seed. 



A. guatemalensis '-Frce-fiowei'ing plant with rosy-pink flowers. 

 Stems slender and slightly angular. 



A. leptopKs --This is one of the shov^iest climbers we have. The 

 flowers are numerous having the outer sepals of a rich rose colour with 

 the centre a much deeper tint; is a most suitable climber for any of 

 the situations suggested. 



A. ieptopU5 alL'ci : — A white form of A. leptopus. 



