HARDY ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS. 427 
elegant, divided spiny leaves. There is also a pretty, silvery- 
leaved variety of it. Require a sheltered spot and loamy 
soil. A. spinosa (Angelica Tree) grows about 12ft. high, 
has large divided leaves, and bears large panicles of 
white flowers in autumn. Will grow in any soil ; adapted 
for large gardens only. Easily increased by suckers. A. 
Sieboldii, better known as Fatsia japonica, succeeds outdoors 
in the South of England and in Ireland. Should be grown in 
the shade only. 
Araucaria (Monkey Puzzle ; Chili Pine). — A symmetrical- 
growing, evergreen tree, belonging to the Conifer family 
(Coniferae). A. imbricata, the only hardy species, is a native 
of Chili, and was first planted extensively in England about 
1844. Many of the original trees are still flourishing. The 
Araucaria is not a suitable tree for suburban gardens. It 
should only be planted in large gardens or parks where there 
is plenty of light and air, and where the soil is deep, well- 
drained, and of a loamy nature. Nor should it be planted on 
shallow soils. In such soils, after a few years, it loses its 
lower leaves and becomes ugly. Plant in April or September. 
Increased by seeds. 
Arbutus (Strawberry Tree). — A genus of evergreen trees 
or shrubs belonging to the Heath family (Ericaceae). The 
best-known species is A. Unedo, a native of S. Europe, and 
naturalised in Ireland. This grows 10 to 20ft. high, has 
narrow serrulated leaves, and bears pretty white flowers in 
autumn, succeeded by scarlet strawberry-like fruits, usually 
ripe in winter. In Ireland the countryfolk eat the fruit. A 
handsome shrub for average-sized gardens. Does best in 
light loamy or chalky soils. Requires a warm, sheltered 
position. There are several varieties of it in cultivation, to wit : 
coccinea, scarlet-flowered ; rubra, red-flowered ; and Croomii, 
large leaves and reddish-pink flowers. Another good species 
is A. Andrachne, a native of the Levant. This grows 10 
to 15ft. high, has reddish deciduous bark, and bears 
greenish-white flowers in May, succeeded by fruit similar in 
colour and shape to that of A. Unedo. Requires similar soil 
and position to the latter species. Both species may be in- 
creased by seeds sown in pots of sandy peaty soil in a cold 
frame as soon as ripe. The trees do not flower till they are 
six or seven years old. Also increased by grafting and by 
cuttings of young wood inserted in sandy peat under a bell 
glass in a cold frame in summer. 
Arund inaria. (Bamboo). — The genus of plants belongs 
to the Grass family (Gramineae), and with two other genera, 
