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The variety floribundum flowers more freely. This is a pretty 
climber for a south wall. Both should be planted in sandy 
loam and peat or leaf-mould in early autumn. S. crispum, 
if grown against a wall, will require to have its shoots pruned 
in closely in autumn or early spring. Increased by cuttings 
of side shoots inserted in sandy soil in a cold frame in 
summer. 
Stauntonia.. — S. hexaphylla is a more or less hardy 
evergreen climber, bearing white sweet-scented flowers in 
summer, and a member of the Barberry order (Berberidaceae). 
It is suitable for outdoor culture in mild districts, and then 
must be grown against a warm wall in sandy loam. Plant in 
May and September. In winter cut away dead or weak growths. 
Increased by cuttings of firm shoots in sandy soil in a cold 
frame in summer. 
Tecoma (Trumpet Flower). — Hardy evergreen climbing 
shrubs, belonging to the Bignonia family (Bignoniaceas). T. 
radicans is a North American species of vigorous growth, 
bearing reddish-scarlet tubular flowers in corymbs during the 
summer. When well established, as in the case of old speci- 
mens, it flowers profusely grown on a lofty south wall. Grow' 
in sandy loam on a south wall, and plant in early autumn. In 
mild districts it will do well on a pergola. No pruning re- 
quired beyond thinning out weak shoots. Increased by cuttings 
of ripened shoots in gentle heat, also by layering. 
Tropseolum (Nasturtium; Flame Flower). — The Tro- 
paeolums belong to the Geranium order (Geraniaceae), and are 
annual or perennial climbers. The annual species are T. 
majus (Tall Nasturtium); T. lobbianum ; and T. aduncum 
(Canary Creeper). T. majus is a native of Peru, and grows 
6ft. high or more, and bears showy flowers or various shades 
of red, yellow, orange, terra-cotta, etc. There are single and 
double-flowered forms of it. Many of our leading seedsmen 
have beautiful strains of Tall Nasturtiums in many charming 
shades of colour. A well-known hardy species for clothing 
walls and fences in summer. T. lobbianum is a native of 
Columbia, has slightly hairy foliage, and bears yellow, scarlet 
or crimson flowers. Spitfire is a showy variety, with scarlet 
flowers and purplish foliage. This also is a fine kind for 
covering walls, fences, or trellises in summer, or for draping 
over the sides of vases, etc. This species and T. majus may 
also be used for growing up the bare stems of standard 
roses. T. aduncum (Canary Creeper) is a native of Peru, 
has prettily-cut foliage, graceful stems and lovely canary-yellow 
flowers. A popular species for trellises, w'indow'-boxes, etc. 
