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in its season, arrest attention. An old Mimosa (Acacia deal- 

 bata) which never fails to flower abundantly, a favourite of 

 His late Majesty who brought it from France, covers a large 

 space of roof. It has for companion, Rhynchospermum jas- 

 minoides, the perfume of whose star-like white flowers per- 

 vades the corridor. Solanum Wendlandii, with its cymes of 

 soft blue flowers, contrasts with rich yellow blossoms of Cassia 

 corymbosa. Plumbago capensis and its white form, many 

 varieties of Acacias, Passifloras, Chorizemas, Clianthus, 

 Hidalgoa Wercklei and Jasminum primulinum, not hardy 

 here in the open garden, but, with the others, finds a warm 

 welcome within, and repays for protection by yielding a 

 wealth of large yellow double flowers borne on long pendulous 

 shoots. 



The stages are filled with groups of flowering plants, 

 special provision being made for a bright display during the 

 winter months. Quantities of Salvia splendens grandiflora, 

 S. leucantha, S. azurea ; all the types of Chrysanthemums 

 (particularly the single and more decorative varieties) ; Zonal 

 Pelargoniums ; Heliotrope (of which the variety Mdme. 

 Bussy is a favourite) ; Cyclamen ; quantities of Liliums (the 

 season of these useful plants being extended by the use of 

 many retarded bulbs), are among the plants used. In spring 

 an effective display is produced with Schizanthus pinnatus 

 and its hybrid forms, and when associated with Calceolaria 

 Clibrani the result is very pleasing. Regal Pelargoniums, 

 Marguerites, Azaleas, Pink Pearl Rhododendrons, Lilacs and 

 a host of bulbous and hardy flowering plants which readily 

 respond to forcing, are also used for early display. Around 

 the front of the stages an edging of Tufa with Ferns, 

 Selaginellas and Saxifragas planted in recesses of this miniature 

 rockwork, hide the flower-pots and form a charming ever- 

 green finish. 



Leading off the corridor are two stoves. The first con- 

 tains a collection of Codisums (Crotons), of which specimen 

 plants 8 to 9 feet high occupy the central stage. The side 

 stages are devoted to smaller decorative plants, including 



