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VIBURNUM OPULUS (Guelder Rose) and varieties, _V. O. sterilis_,* and _V.
tomentosum plicatum_.*

VINCA (Periwinkle).--_V. major_* and _V. minor_* and varieties.

VITIS (Vines).--Of these the best are _V. Coignetiae_,* _V.
heterophylla_,* _V. Labrusca_,* and _V. riparia_.*

YUCCA.--_Y. acutifolia_, _Y. filamentosa_,* and _Y. gloriosa_.*

BAMBOOS.--These require sheltered positions and good deep soil. The
following have proved to be the best out of a considerable number:
_Arundinaria auricoma_,* _Fortunei_,* _var. variegata_,* _falcata_,*
_Hindsii_,* _japonica_,* _nitida_,* _pumila_,* _Veitchii_,* _Simoni
variegata_,* _Bambusa palmata_,* _B. tessellata_,* _Phyllostachys
aurea_,* _Henonis_,* _boryana_,* _flexuosa_,* _mitis_,* _nigra_,*
_Quiloi_,* _viridi-glaucescens_.*

[Illustration: _WYCH ELMS BY HEDGEROW._]

CONIFERS.--These are only useful when young--at least, the majority of
them. It is impossible to keep them symmetrical against strong cold
winds, and the deposits of soot upon their foliage are injurious.

When Conifers are wished for as large trees, the Cedar of Lebanon,
Atlantic Cedar, _Pinus sylvestris_, _Pinus Pinaster_, or _Cupressus
lawsoniana_ are suitable.

When Abies and Picea lose their symmetry they are usually far from
ornamental. All the species and beautiful varieties of Cupressus, Thuya,
and Juniperus are very valuable in a young state. They should be
replaced as they become thin and shabby, as they soon do in exposed
places. The most satisfactory tree of all is the Yew. Even this hardy
tree has its foliage badly hurt by severe winds, but the damage is soon
made good.

CHAPTER XXIV

TENDER SHRUBS AND TREES IN THE SOUTH-WEST[1]

The possibilities that exist of the successful open-air culture of
tender subjects in the south-west are but little dreamt of by the
majority of English flower-lovers. They doubtless read with interest the
accounts in the horticultural press of Australian, Chilian, and
Californian flowering trees and shrubs growing in their native habitats,
and possibly feel a desire to visit these climes in order that they may
verify with their own eyes the truth of their readings. As a matter of
fact, however, a lengthy sea-voyage is by no means indispensable in
order to view certain of these exotics flourishing in the open air, for
a few hours' journey by rail will bring the passenger to a land where
many of these denizens of other climes may be seen enjoying robus