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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
August 27, 1904. 
secured by the planting- of these ornamental subjects in, the 
neighbourhood' of the taller trees 1 . These mounds, have been, 
elevated so as to give the advantage of well-drained beds, and 
also, to produce fine effects and surprise® as, the visitor finds, his 
way through the various, grass alleys between the mounds of 
shrubbery. 
Robinia, neo-mexicana, forms a beautiful tree about 12 ft. in 
height, and was, in, full bloom on the 19th. inst. It must have 
been, one of the first, of its kind planted, and is certainly the 
tallest, we have seen. The drooping shoots are clothed with 
glaucous, leave®, and terminate in one to three short racemes of 
rose and pink flowers. It is very distinct from any of the 
other species of Robinia, and therefore worthy of extended cul¬ 
tivation. The, Oriental Almond (Prunus orient alia) makes a, 
beautiful and small silvery-letafed tree, which would have a 
fine effect if planted in quantity against, a, background of some 
dark foliage trees). Clerodendron triohotomum makes a, large 
bush laden with flowembuds which have already commenced 
expanding. The foliage of this ,is more handsome, in the 
autumn. Xantboeeras sorbifolia, flowered splendidly this year 
for the first time, giving an idea of its ornamental value. Many 
fine Elms have been planted in various situations, including a 
very singular variety named Ulmus montania fastigiata, with 
perfectly upright stems and branches and standing 18 ft. high. 
Ailanthu® glandulosa pendula, forms little trees 8 ft. to 10 ft. 
high, and with drooping leaves 2 ft. to, 3 ft. in length or more, 
resembling gigantic feathers). 
Aralia chinensis, otherwise known a® Dimor phanthus mand- 
schuricus, forms a, little tree about 8 ft,, high, and is, now 
flowering -splendidly. The- new variegated form with white 
edges to- the leaves is regarded as a precious addition, to, the 
collection, and it is certainly very handsome, standing, the 
weather well. Allied t-o- this is Acanthopanax ricanifolium, 
which has not yet. attained such dimensions), but we believe it, 
is rather more tender. The Hop Trefoil (Ptelea, trifoliate) 
makes a fine bushy-headed tree about 12 ft. high. Waterei si 
Scarlet Oak (Quercusi cocci flea, Waterer’s variety) makes), a 
handsome pyramidal tree about) 18 ft. high, and will 
have a, fine effect in. autumn. Several handsome) and some 
curious Ashes) have been planted, including Fraxinus excelsior 
crisp,a, on a, tall stem surmounted by a small dense head of 
curled and crisped dark green leaves. It recalls) a Holly rather 
than, an Ash. A fine effect in the) landscape is produced by 
XJlmus campestris Weedii! a urea, having a compact habit, of 
growth and golden-yellow leaves 1 . 
Very distinct and handsome is Rosa rubrifolia, with leaves 
of a, varying colour during the season, being sometimes rusty 
or red, but at all times presenting a, splendid glaucous or sea- 
green hue after they have been, fully developed. It- makes 
some very interesting beds or patches when pegged down, close 
to- the ground. It is, a, native, of the mountains of Europe, and 
should be; in every collection where single Roses of ornamental 
value are appreciated. A fine use has been made of the Sea 
Buckthorn, of which there is a, splendid tree near one of the 
rustic bridges fairly well berried. In other places, however, 
are other trees or bushes of this subject where the male and; 
female, trees have been planted in proximity, and here the 
trees 'are laden with their orange berries. The colour of the 
foliage is, hoary in both cases, but this whitish aspect is .most! 
evident in the case of the berry-bearing tree. It is effective m 
the landscape both summer and winter. Several varieties) of 
the common Elder have been, used with excellent effect, espe¬ 
cially the o-olden Elder, which i,s- conspicuous) from a, great dis¬ 
tance Scarcely less) ornamental is the silvery variegated one 
Sambucus nigra variegate. Another one named S. n, argentea 
variegate forms) dwarf bushes with densely compact foliage 
which is almost wholly white on the top of the branches . 
A very distinct Alder is that named Alnus cnspa, having 
small leaves cut, into five or s-eveni segments, and forming a 
small round-headed tree. An Elm named Ulmus). cnspa ha® 
lone finger-like leaves that are, much plaited as if they had 
been folded or crumoled longitudinally. Acer Ju dker varie- 
' . . i „,f the present tune tinted with 
red on the petiole® and nerves. Privets are numerous, and 
much has been made of the well-known golden Privet; but 
there are other species, which could hardly be omitted from a 
collection of this kind, including Ligustrum japonicum, L. 
ooriaceum, L. lucidium tricolor, and many others. The Laurel 
family is represented by specimens) of Lindera, from Japan, and 
the Elm family by specimens, of Planera. 
Near the house are some interesting specimens of the golden 
Birch and the, purple Birch., the, latter being about 15 ft. high 
The Constantinople Hazel (Gorylusi Column) is represented by 
a fine tree. Here, also is an interesting Ash known, as F rax inns 
pubinervis,. The species of Rhamnus are represented by R. 
grandiflora, with leave® 6 in. to 8 in. in length. Both species 
of Celtis thrive well here—namely, C. australis and C. occi- 
dentalis, the latter having morei glaucous, leaves. The first- 
named flowers and fruits freely. 
Many fine species, of Dogwood are grown, about the estab¬ 
lishment, including Cormus macrophylla,, C. brachypoda, varie- 
gata, C. florida, .and C 1 . Kousa. The last-named is rendered 
ornamental on account of the large size of its white bracts. 
The variegated one is a very handsome subject on account oif 
the, decidedly silvery character and the extent of the variega¬ 
tion. A very handsome tree is that named Idesia, polyc-arpa, 
on account of the large lieart-shaped leave® and red petioles. 
It, represents a very uncommon order, belonging as it does to 
the Bixaceae. Several of the Caraganas are grown on the 
establishment, C. pygmaea, being an uncommon species, with 
very narrow leave® and drooping branches. An uncommon 
species of Lime is that named Tilia, eordata, with long, pointed 
leaves. A very fine plant of recent introduction from Japan is 
Ca-esalpinia, japonica,, with large bipinna,t,ei leaves and thriving 
wonderfully here. 
The Kentucky Coffee Tree- (Gynmocla-dus canadensis) forms 
a fine specimen, about 15 ft. high. The Fringe Tree- (Chion- 
anthus virginica,) succeeds well here, but, we werei scarcely 
prepared to find Lagerstroemia indica grown, out of doors. It 
is true the last, winter was not very severe, so- that might not 
account for much, but the plants have made good growth,after 
being out, in the heavy soil here, and the young leave® are 
beautifully tinted, with red. The light, green, foliage and the 
pink flowers) of T'amarix japonioa are very effective, and the 
same might, be said of the double, Bramble with flowers like, a 
double rose-coloured Daisy borne in clusters, 6 in. to 18 in. 
long, and now in full bloom. A very uncommon tree in private 
grounds' is Diospyros Lotus, the common Date Plum, a native 
of Temperate, Asia, and forming a, healthy tree about 15 ft. 
high. . 
Concerning thei trees grown in the Water Garden and by the 
lake we shall speak on another occasion. In. .passing through 
the Wilderness, towards the large lake, we noticed numerous 
very large beds scattered about at intervals, on either side of 
the grassy vista, and planted with -shrubs of some -particular 
kind? Some of these beds are devoted to Spiraeas, and other 
subjects which bloom in summer, but the most interesting 
effects are produced in; the winter when these) things are leaf¬ 
less. Thei shoots produced annually are cut, down in spring, so 
that the process is repeated annually, thus giving vigorous 
. shoots, and in some cases a, wealth of flowers in summer, with 
an equally fine effect in, winter on, account of the numerous 
stems and branches all of the same age. Masse® of the golden 
Elder are very effective just now, while the Golden and the 
Scarlet Osiers in vigorous a,nd full leaf will attract the chief 
attention, in, winter. These Willows .are notable from the fact 
that the bark gradually changes colour from now up tall almost 
Christmas. A colour effect at the present time is also pro¬ 
duced by masses o-f Rosa rubrifolia and the Sea Buckthorn. 
By one of the drives leading from the large, lake to the 
mansion we came upon some of the finest Conifers which we 
noted on the estate. One of these was Sequoia gigantea,, about 
35 ft. high, and forming a, perfect pyramid feathered to the 
ground. "Fine trees of Abies nobilis glauca, and. Pice,a pungens 
o-lauca, were also noticeable in the best of health and colour, 
fl.nmrb only about 12 ft. in height. Several of the Cypresses 
