TREES AND SHRUBS IN THE ISLE OF WIGHT. 107 
his kindness I am able to give the following interesting notes, 
which I hope may prove of some value to others. 
Fremontia Californica, a malvaceous shrub, does well in a 
semi-shaded spot. 
Abutilon vitifolium, from Chili, though not considered 
hardy, has done remarkably well so far in the open, and should 
prosper in the Isle of Wight. 
Pterostyrax hispidum, from Japan, blooms in corymbose 
racemes, and is a good thing and easy to grow. 
Mandevilla suaveolens, from Buenos Ayres, is a splendid 
climber of great fragrance. It should be planted in April in a 
sunny sheltered spot, and given a little protection in winter, as it 
is not quite hardy. 
Poinciana Gillisii makes a fine shrub. It is easily raised 
from seed, and when it once commences to flower it will repay 
anyone for any amount of trouble taken with it. 
Magnolia Lenei, M. parviflora, M. Watsoniana, M. 
conspicua, M. grandiflora, and M. stellata are to be found doing 
well in Mr. Ewbank’s garden. 
Colletia bictonensis is a strange-looking plant, and should be 
well worth growing, if only for its distinctive and peculiar form. 
Olearia Hastii, a nice bush from New Zealand, and does well 
in most parts of the island. 
Sikkim Rhododendrons, R. Aucklandi, R. Thompsoni, R. 
Hodgsoni, and others flourish remarkably well with canvas 
protection in winter and a top-dressing of cow manure in 
summer. 
Rosa ruberrima is a shrub that does well, and grows to a 
large size ; Pomegranates do well, so far as making growth, but 
they do not bloom very freely. 
Edwardsia grandiflora, a leguminous plant with yellow 
flowers, is much admired. 
Exochorda grandiflora is a handsome shrub from 4 to 6 feet 
high, and is quite hardy. It requires little pruning. 
Lonicera fragrantissima, a native of China, makes bushy 
growth, and produces fragrant white flowers during the winter 
season. 
Paulownia imperialis is a handsome and fast-growing tree, 
and should be planted in a moist situation. As it blossoms early, 
its buds are sometimes injured by the frosts. 
