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So much for the south aspect. With regard to the western one, nearly 
the whole of the plants, and the remarks concerning them, mentioned in 
connection with the former aspect applies to this. The exceptions are, in 
the case of the permanent climbers, the Nepaul jasmine and the 
aristolochia. These two climbers really require more sun than can 
be obtained in a west aspect. Then, as to balconies with eastern aspects, the 
list of plants adapted for these must be curtailed somewhat. Such permanent 
climbers, for instance, as Nepaul jasmine, aristolochia, passion-flower, and the 
choicer kinds of clematis, are quite unsuitable. Clematis fackmanii , 
C. montana , and C. flammula , the common jasmine, the Noisette rose ( Aimee 
Vibert ), and all the ivies, will succeed there, however. Among the annuals, 
the common nasturtium, canary creeper, and the Japanese hop, are the 
only kinds available. 
Similarly, among basket plants, only nasturtiums, fuchsias, creeping jenny, 
and Vinca major are suitable. Of other plants, marguerites, calceolarias, 
lobelia, Harrison’s musk, and sweet-scented tobacco, are the chief tender 
kinds. All the bulbs and the shrubs described may be safely employed. 
The palms and foliage plants may also be used during June, July, and 
August; after that the position will be too cold for them. 
Now we have to say a few words on balconies in shady positions. There, 
of course, it is assumed, that no matter what the aspect may be, the balconies 
fail to get any sun whatever, and therefore are much in the same position as 
is afforded in the case of an ordinary north aspect. In all such instances 
flowering plants are almost unsuitable. The yellow and brown calceolaria, 
most fuchsias, and the yellow or red flowered musks, are the only plants that 
any reliance can be placed upon for summer decoration. In autumn, chrysan¬ 
themums grown elsewhere and brought in a flowering state into a shady 
balcony will flower well enough. In spring, too, crocus, snowdrops, and 
daffodils will flower freely. For basket culture, the creeping jenny, Vinca 
major, and variegated ivies, are suitable permanent plants; and Harrison's 
musk and fuchsias similarly adapted for summer. In the way of permanent 
climbers, the Irish ivy, Virginian creeper, Clematis flammula and Jackmanii , 
are the only ones that can be conscientiously recommended for shady 
positions. The common nasturtium and the Japanese hop do uncommonly 
well in the shade. If not too bleak and cold, the canary creeper may be 
counted upon as a reliable plant. The best of all plants for boxes in a shady 
position are hardy ferns. All the varieties of the male ( Lastrea ) and the lady 
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