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argenteum ; one clump of the latter has produced over 200 

 glorious plumes of inflorescence. These gardens, which are 

 situated on the south coast, are well worthy of a visit. 



Old Park. 



These gardens, which belong to Mrs. Spindler, are beautifully 

 situated in the UnderclifT, about three miles from Ventnor, on the 

 south coast. Being so well sheltered and close to the sea will 

 probably account for the fine healthy plants of Magnolia grandi- 

 flora, Laurus nobilis, Garrya elliptica, Aucuba japonica, 

 Arbutus (several varieties), Fuchsia Riccartoni, Choisya ternata, 

 Escallonias (in variety), Phillyrea latifolia, Benthamia fragifera, 

 Veronicas (in variety), Colletia cruciata, Sumachs (in variety), 

 Photinia arbutifolia, Ceanothus (in variety), Chamserops Fortunei 

 and C. excelsa, Phormium tenax, Draca?na australis, Yucca 

 aloifolia variegata, Y. gloriosa and Y r . recurva, Eucalyptus 

 globulus, and Bambusa (in variety). The above are all grown in 

 the open air, and receive no protection whatever. 



It may interest some to know that Calla a3thiopica is grown 

 as a hardy outdoor aquatic, and does remarkably well. 



Steephill Castle. 



These gardens are one mile west of Ventnor, on the south 

 coast ; they are charmingly picturesque, and contain some fine 

 specimen plants. Amongst the most interesting are Photinia 

 serrulata, Taxodium distichum, Benthamia fragifera, Podocarpus 

 chilina, Rhus Cotinus, Salisburia adiantifolia, Carya alba, 

 Colletia cruciata and C. horrida, Magnolia grandiflora, Lirio- 

 dendron tulipifera, Clerodendron Bungei, Erica arborea, and 

 Garrya elliptica, Pyrus sorbus, Phormium tenax, Quercus, and 

 Pittosporums (in variety). 



East Dene. 



These gardens are situated about one mile east of Ventnor, 

 close to Bonchurch Old Church and at the entrance to the far- 

 famed landslip. They are well sheltered and close to the sea. 

 The most noteworthy trees and shrubs are fine healthy plants of 

 Pittosporum tenuifolium, Garrya elliptica, Fuchsia gracilis, 

 Choisya ternata, Magnolia Watsoni, Laurus nobilis, Veronica 



