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B. magnifica : — By many this is considered the naost beautiful of 

 all climbers. It is most floriferous and of easy culture. Flowers 

 large, varying from delicate mauve to rich purplish-crimson; throat 

 lightprimrose-colour ; panicles large and branching. A splendid plant 

 for climbing purposes and also suitable as a plant for lawns. 



Bougainvillea N. 0. Nyctagineae : — This genus contains some 

 of the most gorgeous climbers in cultivation, the beauty of which 

 lies in the colour of the bracts surrounding the flowers. All are 

 strong growers and require plenty of room for development. If 

 trellis work is used for this genus, strong supports will be required as 

 in a short time the plants become exceedingly bulky. Many of the 

 species require occasional prunings. Propagation by cuttings. 



B. glabra: — Bracts rose-coloured, smaller than B. speciosa. 

 Leaves bright green and smooth. 



B. speciosa :— This is a much stronger species than the former. 

 Stems branched with an abundance of large recurved spines. 



The bracts are of a delicate lilac-rose colour. Suitable for full 

 sun or partial shade and may be grown successfully on trees. 



Camoensia N. O. Legumbiosae : — This is in an interesting 

 genus because of its containing the largest flowered leguminous plant 

 known. Requires to be of considerable size before it commences to 

 flower freely and therefore not one of the most suitable for a small 

 garden. Propagation by cuttings. 



C. maxima-. — Flowers white about 9 inches long in short axillary 

 racemes. Occasional prunings are beneficial when the plant becomes 

 established. 



Cissus (Vitis) N. 0. Anipelideae : — Flowers inconspicuous, small 

 greenish yellow with simple, trifoliate or palmate leaves. Propagation 

 by cuttings. 



Cissus discolor -.—An elegant climber requiring partial shade. 

 The beautiful colouring of the leaves is its distinguishing feature. 

 The upper surface of the leaf is bright velvety-green spotted or mottled 

 with white with the underside of a deep reddish purple. A charming 

 plant suitable for pillars of shady verandahs, etc. 



Clerodendron N. 0. Verbenaceae : — The genus contains species 

 of two distinct habits, one scandent and the other shrubby. All have 

 terminal panicles of brightly coloured pentamerous flowers with ex- 

 serted stamens and style ; leaves simple. 



This is a genus of easy culture and may be grown successfully by 

 all. Propagation by seeds, suckers or cuttings. 



C. scandens : — Flowers white, corymbs many, axillary and 

 terminal. Leaves cordate-ovate, acuminate and entire; stems 

 tetragonal. As the name implies the species is scandent. 



