THE PLANTS AND GARDENS OF THE CANARY ISLANDS. 91 
cana), a Sea-side Grape {Coccoloba uvifem), a Purple Guava 
(Psiclmjii Cattleianum), and many Palms, especially the Canary 
Date Palm, were in excellent health. Aracauria excelsa 
flourished here even better than at Las Palmas. The orange- 
flowered Bignonia venusta was a glorious plant. 
The nearest mountain scenery in Grand Canary is reached by 
a pleasant drive from Las Palmas to Tafira and Monte. The 
latter is only six miles distant, and forms an excellent centre for 
excursions. At Tafira (elevation 1,081 feet) is the lovely garden 
of Mr. James Miller. It is on a gentle slope facing south, and 
well sheltered from winds. It is the most carefully cultivated 
garden in the island. Its chief features are the fine collections 
of Palms and Roses. Amongst the former were species of 
Washing tonia, Cocos, Phoenix, Livistona, Corypha, Caryota, 
Tmchycarpus, Thrinax, Kcntia, Chamcddorea, Sabal, Elceis, and 
Jichcea. Many of these were young as yet, but they looked 
very promising. The Roses comprised more than a hundred 
named varieties. Among the general collection were some rare 
species of Ficus, including a tree of F. Parcelli. The Bougainvil- 
laeas were large and very striking. The Allamandas were gorgeous. 
A large plant of Heliotrope covered a wall nearly 20 feet high. 
This was supported by a trellis. Even at this elevation there 
were flourishing trees of the tropical Coccoloba iivifera and Calo- 
tropis inocera. Pandanus ntilis formed a large plant. Mr. 
Miller is very successful with his rock-gardens. These were 
covered with a superb collection of Ferns, Aroids, and succulents. 
The plants were watered by spraying from pipes hidden above. 
A very fine English Oak flourished near the entrance, and speci- 
men plants of Camellia and Tree-ferns were grown with great 
care. Thunbcrgia grandlflora and Bignonia venusta were most 
luxuriant. 
Beyond Monte there is an attractive garden belonging to 
Count Filipe Maseu. The plants were well grown, and formed 
a most interesting collection. I was unable to make a note of 
the species represented in it. 
In the remote little town of Agaete, 30 miles due west of 
Las Palmas, there is a charming little garden, established no 
doubt during the prosperous days of the cochineal industry, 
belonging to Sen or Don Antonio de Armas. This is well worth 
visiting. Mrs. Stone says : " Oranges, Mangos, and Guavas 
