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argenteum ; one clump of the latter has produced over 200 
glorious plumes of inflorescence. Tlaese gardens, which are 
situated on the south coast, are well worthy of a visit. 
Old Park. 
These gardens, which belong to Mrs. Spindler, are beautifully 
situated in the Undercliff, about three miles from Ventnor, on the 
south coast. Being so well sheltered and close to the sea will 
probably account for the fine healthy plants of Magnolia grandi- 
flora, Laurus nobiiis, Garrya elliptica, Aucuba japonica, 
Arbutus (several varieties), Fuchsia Riccartoni, Choisya ternata, 
Escallonias (in variety), Phillyrea latifolia, Benthamia fragifera, 
Veronicas (in variety), Colletia cruciata, Sumachs (in variety), 
Pliotinia arbutifolia, Ceanothus (in variety), Chamserops Fortunei 
and C. excelsa, Phonnium tenax, Dracaena australis, Yucca 
aloifolia variegata, Y. gloriosa and Y. recurva, Eucalyptus 
globulus, and Bambusa (in variety). The above are all grown in 
the open air, and receive no protection whatever. 
It may interest some to know that Calla setliiopica is grown 
as a hardy outdoor aquatic, and does remarkably well. 
Steephill Castle. 
These gardens are one mile west of Ventnoron the south 
coast ; they are charmingly picturesque, and contain some fine 
specimen plants. Amongst the most interesting are Photinia 
serrulata, Taxodium disticlium, Benthamia fragifera, Podocarpus 
chilina, Rhus Cotinus, Salisburia adiantifolia, Cary a alba, 
Colletia cruciata and C. horrida, Magnolia grandiflora, Lirio- 
dendron tulipifera, Clerodendron Bungei, Erica arborea, and 
Garrya elliptica, Pyrus sorbus, Phonnium tenax, Quercus, and 
Pittosporums (in variety). 
East Dene. 
These gardens are situated about one mile east of Ventnor, 
close to Bonchurch Old Church and at the entrance to the far- 
famed landslip. They are well sheltered and close to the sea. 
The most noteworthy trees and shrubs are fine healthy plants of 
Pittosporum tenuifolium, Garrya elliptica, Fuchsia gracilis, 
Choisya ternata, Magnolia Watsoni, Laurus nobiiis, Veronica 
