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canariensis the effect is singular, the hght, weeping form and 
lovely green colour of the Plocama being strongly contrasted 
with the grey hue and gouty branches of the Kleinia and with 
the stiff columns of the Euphorbia.'" 
From Santa Cruz to Orotava, the chief place of resort in 
Teneriffe, is a distance of twenty- five miles across a steep ridge 
dividing the eastern and western sides of the island. The road 
is excellent. On either side are planted Eucalyptus trees, 
Wattle trees (Acacia), Pepper trees [Schinus molle), and the 
" Bella Sombra " {Phytolacca dioica). The walls are covered 
with the Spiny Cactus (Optintia Dillenii), interspersed with 
bright-coloured Geraniums and American Aloe (Agave americana). 
The crevices are dotted with tufts of the Hare's-foot Fern 
{Davallia canariensis). In the fields are graceful plants of the 
Canary Date (Phoenix canariensis) with deep green fronds. 
This is sometimes growing side by side with the common 
Date (P. dactylifera). The latter is easily recognised by its 
glaucous green fronds and narrower pinnfc, giving it a less 
luxuriant habit. The road reaches the ancient town of Laguna 
at an elevation of 1,840 feet. Here the country is less arid in 
appearance, and there are grassy slopes with leafy trees and 
shrubs. The " Plaza " has many interesting plants. In the 
