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suited for exposed situations, and, like the Agapanthus, in association 

 with water. In the winter, like the bamboos and palms, they can be 

 turned to a good effect in the conservatory or winter garden. The best 

 are the broad-leaved variety of P. tenax (called also the ' Powerscourt ' 

 variety), P. Cookii, P. Veitchii, and P. Colensoi ; the last three are 

 variegated varieties. Of these three variegated forms P. Cookii is the 

 dwarfest, with rather short, upright foliage, being also considered one of 

 the hardiest. P. Veitchii is the most distinctly variegated, being brilliantly 

 striped with golden venations. 



Clethra alnifolia is more thought of upon the Continent than with us ; 

 it makes a very handsome standard, flowering late in the summer, not 

 unlike a spike of lily of the valley. It is a peat-loving plant. 



Fig. 51. — Tub of Slate. 



Fuchsias. — Large plants of fuchsias are most ornamental, either as 

 standards or as pyramids, being much better when grown for this purpose 

 than for the cool house. It is not necessary even to give them more 

 than the shelter of a cold greenhouse to start them into growth. Some 

 of the best are ' Ballet Girl,' 'Charming,' * Mauve Beauty,' ' Scarcity,' 

 ' Mrs. Bundle,' and ' Chilwell Beauty.' 



The Rosemary (Bosmarina officinalis) makes an excellent dwari 

 standard. 



I have refrained from making any allusion to such plants as can be 

 planted out en masse in tubs or large vases, my object being to draw 

 attention rather to permanent plants of ornamental character. 



The Tubs. — I have recommended tubs rather than pots for the plants 

 under consideration. Their appearance is all in their favour, being more 

 appropriate to any style of architecture. They are also immune from 



