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Acacia.— For training up pillars and over girders A. dealbata and A. Eiceana are 

 the species usually recommended, and to these may be added the old favourite A. 

 grandis. Plant in peaty soil, keep the leading growths closely trained, and allow the 

 side growths to hang loosely. Do what pruning is necessary to keep the growths within 

 bounds in February or March. 



Akebia: — A. quinata, which has already been alluded to (page 147, Vol. II.), is a 

 pretty twining plant, suitable for positions where the larger kinds of plants would be out 

 of place. 



Berberidopsis. — For a cool position B. corallina can be recommended. It is an 

 evergreen climber, producing numerous sprays of purplish-crimson barberry- like flowers 

 iu the summer. Plants can be raised from seed sown in gentle heat in March ; and 

 increased by cuttings of young shoots in the spring, also by layering in the autumn. A 

 sandy loam is appropriate soil. 



Bignonia. — This class of deciduous climbers must have ample room, both above 

 ground and below, and can only be successfully grown in comparatively large and warm 

 conservatories. B. Chirere, is a fine showy species, B. grandiflora and B. jasminoides 

 also being worthy of inclusion in a select list. They are propagated by cuttings of short 

 young shoots, in sandy soil, and a temperature 65° to 70°. Plant in loam and peat. 

 Keep the leading growths closely trained, and they will then travel to a great distance. 

 The flowering period extends from April to November. In February shorten the weakly 

 growths somewhat severely, leaving the stronger ones to one-half, or rather more, of 

 their original length. 



Bougainvillea Glabra. — This plant can be grown and flowered grandly in a 

 conservatory. It may either bo planted in a narrow border, or kept in large pots or tubs, 

 and should be trained in a sunny position with a view to bringing out the rich colour of 

 the floral bracts, and well-maturing the wood. In February, shorten all the shoots not 

 wanted for extension to within 1 inch of their starting point, the resulting growths 

 producing the flowers during the following summer. B. speciosa can also be grown 

 successfully in conservatories. This requires more trellis space, and should not be 

 pruned till after flowering. Plant in loam, leafy soil, and sand. They must not become 

 dry at the roots during the growing period, or there may be a serious loss of leaves. 



Chorozema.— For clothing archways neatly and effectively, few plants surpass 

 chorozemas. They are never unsightly, if properly treated, and during the spring and 

 early summer months afford a profusion of bright pea-shaped flowers. The best species 



