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(U. campestris pendula), and the Camperdown (U. 
montana pendula), of which there are fine standard 
trees here. 
Town Trees. 
The Planes take first rank as town trees, thriving 
with great luxuriance even in the very heart of 
London. The most useful, most frequently planted, 
and that giving the most shade, is -Platanus 
orientalis acerifolia, generally named P. occidentalis. 
The False Acacia (Robinia Pseud-acacia) must rank next 
in order for utility, while for beauty it can scarcely he 
rivalled. Where space is limited, the smaller-growing 
varieties are most to be recommended, such as R. P. 
inermis (the Mop-headed Acacia), and, better still, 
R. P. Bessoniana. Its ornamental character, when 
Weeping Aspen) ; while P. alba, P. candicans, and 
other ornamental kinds may be had in variety. 
Cemetery Trees. 
Many things characterised either by habit, ever¬ 
green foliage, by their flowers or finely cut leaves 
are suitable for this purpose. Amongst these 
may be noted the Cut-leaved Walnut (Juglans 
regia laciniata), Kcelreuteria paniculata, with curi¬ 
ously pinnate and cut foliage, yellow flowers, and 
bladdery fruit ; the purple and Fern-leaved Beech 
(Fagus sylvatica purpurea and F. s. asplenifolia), and 
the Chestnut-leaved Beech (F. ferruginea latifolia). 
The Catalpas (C. syringfefolia and C. s. aurea) have 
handsome foliage, and flower well. Several highly 
ornamental forms of the common Ash (Fraxinus 
variety, including the English, Irish, and Japan forms, 
and many species and varieties of Juniper. 
Hardy Bedding and Pot Plants. 
Subjects suitable for bedding are generally well 
adapted for potting-up, to be used for window plants, 
for table and other indoor decorative purposes, especially 
in winter. The Retinosporas undoubtedly take a leading 
place for this kind of work, and many varieties of R. 
ericoides, R. leptoclada, R. obtusa, R. pisifera, and R. 
plumosa are grown in golden, silver, and white forms. 
Small Hollies, Junipers, Thuyas, Yews, Thujopsis, 
Cypress, Aucubas, and Box in green and variegated 
forms are admirable for the purpose ; while these may 
be varied by Andromeda floribunda, Biota aurea, 
Euonymus in variety, Heaths, and Rhododendrons. 
ABIES AJANENSIS. RETINOSPORA PLUMOSA AUREA. CUPRESSUS LAWSONIANA FRASERI. TSUGA SIEBOLDI. ABIES POLITA. 
Group of Ornamental Conifers in the Milford Nursery, Godalming. 
grown in lines, can scarcely be over-rated. The Limes 
stand smoke well, and are frequently planted in towns. 
Besides the common ones, there are fine specimens of 
Tilia europrea heterophylla rosea, and standards of 
T. alba pendula, these being admirably adapted for 
lawns. Of Hollies the number of varieties is great, and 
their value for town planting must not be overlooked. 
There are several weeping forms, both green and varie¬ 
gated. The Sumachs, although they cannot take rank 
as trees, are most valuable on account of their beauty 
and suitability for this purpose. Rhus typhina is the 
sort most frequently planted ; hut R. glabra laciniata 
and R. Cotinus also deserve notice. Poplars, both from 
their rapidity of growth and the beauty of their foliage, 
must not he overlooked. There is a fine stock of 
Populus canadensis, P. fastigiata (the Lombardy 
Poplar), P. laurifolia, and P. tremula pendula (the 
excelsior), such as F. e. aucubsefolia, F. e. aurea, 
F. e. juglandifolia, and F. e. pendula are suitable for 
the purpose as well as the Flowering Ash (F. ornus). 
Of the Mountain Ash there is a plentiful stock of the 
American and Weeping forms. The Tulip tree 
(Liriodendron tulipiferum), the Japan Maples (Acer 
polymorphum and A. p. atropurpureum), and 
standard and pyramid Hawthorns are grown in great 
variety. 
The Conifer® have ranked from time immemorial as fit 
associates of the resting places of the dead, and here 
are many kinds suitable for the purpose, such as 
Cupressus, in great variety, including C. Lawsoniana 
Fraseri, a handsome narrowly conical or pyramidal 
form, well calculated to withstand heavy snowstorms; 
and Young’s Cypress (C. Youngii), a robust and rapid¬ 
growing new kind. Then there are the Yews in great 
The collection of hardy climbers, twiners, creepers, 
and other plants, that from necessity or convenience 
require protection or support of some kind, is very 
rich and suitable for all sorts of purposes. Ivies 
and Clematis and climbing Roses are grown in 
great variety, the latter including the Banksian, 
Bouquet d’Or, Marechal Niel, Gloire de Dijon, kc. 
Akebia ouinata, Aristolochia Sipho, istaria sinensis, 
W. s. alba, and Solanum jasminoides are handsome 
twiners; Ampelopsis Veitchii, A. hederacea, A. semper- 
virens, Passiflora ccerulea, and P. c. racemosa climb by 
means of tendrils. The various species of Jasmine, 
Lonicera, Rubus, Escallonia, Ceanothus, Bignonia 
radicans major, B. grandiflora pnecox, and the beautiful 
leaved Azara microphylla require fastening or support 
of some kind. Rhododendrons in all the leading va¬ 
rieties ; dwarf Roses, mainly on the Manetti ; and 
Forest Trees, also occupy a large amount of attention. 
