278 PLANTS PRQPER FOR UNDERWOOD, 



Ivy and Periwinkle. The former, however, can 

 only be introduced with safety into a plantation, so 

 far as to cover a stone-fence, or the bare face of a 

 rock ; for if permitted to climb up the trees, it will 

 do them very great injury. It is a pity this should 

 be so ; for few objects are more picturesque than the 

 trunk of a large tree verdant with ivy. The peri- 

 mnkle is chiefly useful for covering the surface of 

 the ground, and though it will climb over earth, or 

 even stone- fences, in a shady situation, it does not 

 ascend trees, and is therefore quite harmless. Its 

 deep-green leaves make a fine contrast with its 

 azure-coloured flowers. It may be propagated from 

 plants put into the ground either in spring or au- 

 tumn. These are easily procured, readily strike root, 

 and a few of them will soon increase, so as to co- 

 vej* a large space of ground *. 



The Woodbine or Honeysuckle is another climb- 

 ing plant which possesses a high degree of beauty, It 

 is apt to injure young trees, by winding itself tightly 



* I would recommend the introduction of the large-leaved 

 or Irish ivy, and the large-leaved periwinkle, both of which 

 are more splendid and showy than the common kinds, and may 

 be propagated with equal ease. I have also lately introduced 

 the Privet into woods, and I find it succeed well. It is a fine 

 ornamental plant, its light green leaves forming a pleasant 

 contrast with the darker colours of the ivy. 



