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that under such treatment they would be sure to root, and they would 
then speedily form fresh heads. 
The grounds, naturally flat, had been prettily undulated, much in the 
French style. Summer-houses, dotted here and there, made a very 
pleasing variety, whilst of course artificial irrigation is very largely 
employed. The Prince very kindly throws his grounds open one day in 
the week to all visitors who have previously obtained a card of admission, 
as to which there is no difficulty. 
The Ezbekiyah Public Garden, which is in the heart of the city, 
contains many fine specimens. I noticed amongst others : — 
Jacaranda mimosi^folia ; more than 30 ft. in height. 
The Indian Bamboo (B. vulgaris) is magnificent. 
The Peruvian Schinus molle, with its elegant foliage, 30 to 40 ft. in 
height, is used to form arbours. It is known as the Peruvian Mastick. 
Ficus elastica, quite 50 ft. high, and the diameter of the spread of the 
branches probably as much. 
Of the Banyan tree (Ficus indica) there are magnificent examples, 
with numerous long pendent roots. 
The Australian Casuarina, both C. stricta and C. glauca. 
Eucalyptus in variety. 
Poinceana regia. 
Erythrina indica. 
Araucaria excelsa, A. brasiliensis, and others. 
Bougainvilleas, Musas, Pittcsporums. 
Albizzia Lebbek, already alluded to as the fine avenue tree of Cairo. 
Bauhinia variegata, a grand specimen, beautifully in bloom. 
Sterculia platanifolia ; Grevillea robusta in tree form. 
Ficus nympheefolia, F. eriohotryoides and F. Chauvieri. 
Oleanders, which here attain a very large size. 
Hedges of single red Hibiscus and a white Justicia. 
Oranges, and of course Roses, in profusion ; Geraniums, Carnations, 
&c. I may here remark thafc Roses are the most general garden flower 
we saw in Cairo. 
The Poinsettia pulcherrima was still in bloom, but the flowering 
season was almost past. I noticed bushes with from twenty to thirty 
heads of bloom, which, when in perfection, must have been very striking. 
Amongst the bedding plants were Verbenas, Cannas, Antirrhinums, 
Petunias, and Phlox Drummondii. 
Alternantheras are very common, growing from 12 to 18 in. in height, 
and evidently perennial in such a climate. They are used frequently as 
edgings, much in the same manner as we use the box as an edging for 
walks. 
I must not omit to mention that the Shirley Poppies were nicely in 
bloom in this garden. 
The Weeping Willow is a very effective tree here, overhanging the 
ornamental water. 
One thing which struck me was, that with the exception of the 
Australian Coniferae, there are very few of the Pine tribe. I noticed 
only Pinus halepensis. Doubtless the climate is too hot and dry for 
Coniferae generally, but I should imagine some of the Mexican species 
