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THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 
appeared in tbe pages of the Floeal Woeld, we have endeavoured 
to show that the compartments adjoining the residence, and espe- 
cially the most highly-dressed portions of a terrace-garden, might be 
kept gay at all seasons by the employment of plants in pots, sys- 
tematically grown in quantities for the purpose. To furnish any 
considerable extent of ground, however, by the plunging system 
would be so costly, that it is not to be thought of for the parterre 
in extenso ; and, indeed, it is only for very select spots — choice 
entrance -courts, and beds and borders nearest the windows — that 
we have advocated its adoption. For all the larger spaces, the 
simple and comparatively inexpensive plan of planting evergreen 
shrubs is worthy of adoption. While these things are small, they 
may be planted in tasteful groups in November, or later, and be 
wholly removed and replanted in the months of March and April 
following, without being in the least injured by the proceeding. 
Thus they may be made to do duty in the parterre throughout the 
winter, and contribute to the beauty of some other portion of the 
grounds during the summer, or may go to the reserve-garden, aud 
be forgotten till wanted again. 
In the selection of shrubs for this purpose, those kinds which 
may be purchased at a low price in quantities are to be preferred. 
Two of the most distinct and generally useful kinds are the common 
Aucuba and Berberis aquifolium. The common Euonymus is pecu- 
liarly rich and cheerful in the winter season, and the variegated 
varieties are simply superb. There are several varieties of Box, 
both green and variegated, that may be employed : and we must not 
forget the exhaustless variety of the Holly. Mere curiosities are of 
little use ; we want distinct, bold, massive plants. The Irish Yew, 
while small, is an admirable subject to intermix with round-headed 
bushes of cheerful colour. Amongst coniferous trees, the commonest 
Junipers and Firs are to be preferred; but, in this great department 
of the vegetable kingdom, there is ample room for choice. 
The Arbor Vitses are also very useful, as they move well, and 
have a most ornamental appearance. The round-headed Thuja aurea 
is exceedingly valuable. T. pyramidalis and T. Warreana are also 
good. The Golden Tew is grand for forming distinct margins to 
masses of shrubs with dark foliage ; as also are the variegated Au- 
cubas. The green-leaved Aucubas have a bright and sparkling 
appearance, and, like the Tews, they can be transplanted without 
suffering any material check. The Eetinosporas, which have the 
appearance of giant Lycopodiums, but are far more beautiful than 
any of the species at present in cultivation. These can all be grown 
out of pots, provided care is taken to plant them in their summer 
quarters by the end of March. The tendency of amateurs is to 
leave them in the flower-beds until May, and a number of the 
plants perish in consequence of being removed after they have com- 
menced to make new growth. When lifted late, extra attention 
must be paid to them ; but, in every case, a shady situation for their 
summer quarters should be selected, and, after a liberal application 
of water, the surface of the soil should be covered with litter of 
some kind to keep it cool and moist. By systematic cultivation of 
