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advantage in the autumn, when every shoot almost is 

 hidden beneath this wonderful mass of blossom. The 

 very strong-growing kinds, such as C. montana, must be 

 kept within bounds. If not held in check this will 

 overrun everything else, choking all neighbouring 

 climbers in its effort to envelop the garden. Beautiful 

 indeed it is in spring when the white flowers appear in 

 bewildering prolusion, but their beauty is not long-lived, 

 and for the remainder of the year its aspect is rather 

 ragged. For the greenhouse cnoose C. indivisa and its 

 variety lobata ; the white sprays of this are useful for 

 cutting, and the climber when draping some pillar or 

 rafter is very charming. 



Climbing- or Shrubby Wall Plants for the South of 



England and sheltered corners, because of somewhat 

 tender growth, include the Abelias, Adlumia cirrhosa, 

 Akebia quinata, Alovsia citriodora (the Sw eet Verbena or 

 Lemon Plant), Hignonia or Tecoma radicans, Ceanothus 

 azureus, Gloire de Versailles, and other varieties, the 

 flowers of charming blue shades, Choisya ternata (the 

 Mexican Orange-flower), hardier than many suppose, 

 and should be more grown as a bush, Eccremocarpus 

 scaber, Indigofera floribunda, Maurandya Barclayana 

 and varieties, and Solatium jasminoides and S. crispum. 

 Passion-flowers may be included also, as in cold countries 

 and climates they are far from happy. 



Crataegus Pyracantha, usually known as"Pyracantha" 

 or the "Fiery Thorn," is more often grown against a wall 

 than as a bush. When the bricks harmonise with the 

 deep green foliage and glorious bunches of scarlet berries 

 all is well, but this is not always the case. The white 

 flower clusters are pretty in spring. It is a shrubby 

 climber of great value. 



Eeeremoearpus SCaber. — A beautiful perennial ever- 

 green creeper, but unfortunately it is tender, having come 

 to us from Chili. In warm, sheltered positions, however, 

 it is a success, and bears a wealth of bright orange and 



scarlet flowers. A dainty creeper for Southern Counties 

 or warm spots in more northerly gardens. Sow the seed 

 in gentle heat in March, and when the seedlings are 

 strong enough plant them out, about the end of May 

 being a good time. Cover over the roots with coal 

 ashes during the winter, then if frost cuts down the stems 

 new growth will be made when warmer weather conies 



Garrya elliptiea is a Californian shrub usually planted 

 against a wall, because it is seldom happy as a bush in 

 the open garden, unless in the extreme South of England. 

 It is evergreen, very dense and handsome, and in winter 

 the beautiful ha/el-like catkins appear, which are pro- 

 duced in clusters, and vary from jin. to [ft. in length. 

 Throughout the winter these remain to add interest to 

 the garden, and when cut for the house they vary the 

 indoor decorations. The male parent is I he most 

 valuable. 



Honeysuckles. Beautiful in growth and flower are the 

 fragrant Honeysuckles or Loniceras, which perfume the 

 wayside hedge with their precious blossom. They are 

 amongst the most cherished of climbing plants, and must 

 be used freely in the garden, against walls, trellises, fences, 

 arbours, or to garland banks. Good kinds are the Dutch 

 and late Dutch Honeysuckles, forms of the Woodbine or 

 common Honeysuckle (L. Periclymenum), the late variety 

 blooming far into the autumn, hence its name. L. 

 japonica or Halleana, L. flexuosa, and L. sempervirens 

 and the variety minor are all charming. L. sempervirens 

 is very distinct, having quite scarlet flowers, and neat 

 green leaves. It is one of the brightest of climbers, but 

 must have a special place. A warm soil and position are 

 essential. It is not happy elsewhere, but when it becomes 

 established few climbers remain so long in beauty. It is 

 neither rampant nor tall, but a Honeysuckle no one who 

 can give the necessary soil and position should.be without. 

 L. Caprifolium and L. Xylosteum are native kinds. 



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