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Clcrodendron splendens. Is a species from Siena Leone with 
scarlet flowers in terminal corymbose panicles but in other respects 
similar to scandens. 
Clcrodendron Thomson ce. Is the most handsome of this genus, 
and hails from old Ciilabar. The flowers are bright crimson dis- 
posed in terminal panicles with pure white calyces. The leaves are 
ovate, acuminate, smooth, dark green and opposite. On account of its 
brilliant flowers and the freedom with which they are produced this is 
the most desirable of the group. 
There is a useful variety known as Balfouriae with crimson flowers 
and large calyces which contrasts well with those already men- 
tioned. 
Dipladenia Harrisii. Is a West Indian plant and the most deserv- 
ing of cultivation amongst our garden climbers. I know' of no other 
to equal it in beauty of foliage and flower. Probably known to many 
people as Odovtadenia speciosa. The flowers are large, funnel shaped, 
bright yellow shaded with orange and sweet scented. The leaves are 
large, oblong-ovate and dark green. Unfortunately this is not an 
easy plant to propagate by cuttings and seeds are never produced in 
this country ; but with a little care cuttings w ill occasionally root in 
light sandy soil. Young lateral shoots taken with a slight heel of 
older w'ood should be selected for cuttings. 
Parana vohcbilis. The “ Bridal creeper ” is a pretty Indian climber 
of good habit and vigorous constitution admirably adapted for training 
over verandahs or pillars. The flowers are small and white and pro- 
duced in dense panicles of pendulus habit. The leaves are small, cor- 
date and dark green. 
Thunbergia grandiflora var. alba . Is the most showy of the climb- 
ing Thunbergias. The flowers are pure white and very large. It is 
not so floriferous as the type which has violet flowers, but a most 
desirable plant. Propagated by cuttings. 
Amongst the Tecomas, or “ Trumpet Creepers ” are many showy 
and useful climbers. Three of the best for general garden work are. 
Tecoma grandiflora , a Chinese species with large scarlet flowers in 
terminal panicles, Tecoma amboinmsis from Amboyna with orange -red 
flowers three to four inches long produced in axillary racemes anP 
Tecoma jasminioides an Australian climber having white flowers 
streaked with red in the throat. Propagation is effected by root-cut- 
tings or by layering. 
Stephanotis floribnnda. Is a very beautiful and popular plant 
because of its fragrant pure white waxy blossoms which are produced 
freely in large bunches. 
It is popularly known as the “ Cluster Wax Blower ” or the 
“ Madagascar Jasmine.” Plants thrive best when planted in wooden 
tubs and trained over a wooden trellis in a rather shaded position. 
Cuttings of young shoots taken with a heel of older wood root readily 
in sandy soil. The plant seldom fruits in this country. 
