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Pieris (better known as Andromeda), the sweetly scented Clethras, Per- 

 nettyas, and Gaultherias, all grow famously, as seen in this picture. In 

 addition to these we have been able to plant during the past winter and 

 spring, through the great generosity of many nurserymen, a remarkably 

 fine selection of flowering and ornamental foliage shrubs. These have all 

 been planted in groups, so that visitors may see varieties growing side by 

 side, and make their own selection if they wish to plant. A large bank 

 has been planted with broad grass paths amongst the groups, and in a 

 few years this should prove a most interesting portion of the Garden. 

 Again, a field that was under cultivation by the river Wey — which is one 

 of the boundaries of the property — has been sown with grass seeds and 



Fig. 27. — Water-lilies and Various Plants on the Bank of the Pond. 



planted with choice ornamental deciduous trees, and in a few years they 

 will be another feature of the Garden. Later on it is hoped that Conifers 

 and other trees may be added, as there is plenty of land available 

 belonging to the Society. That they would succeed splendidly is un- 

 questionably proved by the tree growth on the commons adjoining ; in 

 fact, soil, position, atmosphere, and all other desirable elements are 

 favourable to tree life in an eminent degree. 



In another part of the grounds, now partly laid out, it is proposed to 

 make a Rose garden, containing most of the species. In this part there 

 is a fair amount of clay mixed with the soil, and the position is sheltered 

 from all cold winds, yet free from shade, and altogether very suitable for 

 such a garden, and would prove an attractive feature to all Rose-lovers : 



