IN THE BOTANIC GARDENS

Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29354, 5 November 1960, Page 4

IN THE BOTANIC GARDENS

Items Of Interest This Week

A large collection of tropical plants may be seen on display in the Cuningham Glasshouse. On the eastern side are Crotons Cordylines and Gardenias, while on the western side five or six plants of Ixora chinensis, with their bright red heads of flowers, make an attractive display. At the southern end. Cactus of the Epiphyllum varieties may be seen in full flower, and along the wall are plants of Bougainvillea "Killie Campbell.” Clerodendron speciosum and Plumbago capensis.

Downstairs may be seen mixed tropical foliage which include* /Ipwering plants of Anthurium ardreanum, A. Scberzerianum Spathiphyllum carnaefolium and African violets. On the southern side of the Townend Glasshouse are Etreptocarpus, while in the Centre Geraniums, show Pelargoniums and Tydrangeas are dismayed. Op the northern side mgy be seen a mixed bench of Primulas. Begonias. Hydrangeas and j Azaleas.

Cacti and succulents from various regions of the world are on display in the Garrick Cactus and Succulent House. The moat outstanding is the Desert Pea. Clianthus formosus from Australia.

Bed Displays ■! Although past their best, the bed display! are still worth seeing. Along the front, beds of Polyanthus, Wallflowers, Forget-me-nots and Tulips may be seen. The border on the corner df the Archery Lawn is a mass of Wallflowers. In other parts of the Gardens are mixed bed displays. Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Lilacs and Ceanothus are in full bloom, in the Rose Garden may be seen the first blooming of the roses, while In various parts of the gardens the Purple Beech is most attractive. rfpeelal Tree

A flowering specimen of Labumocytisus Adamii may be, seen growing in the border almost due south of the poo! in the Archery Lawn. This tree depicts the world’s most outstanding grafthybrid or chimera. In France, in 1826. a graft was made M the purple; broom on to the common Laburnum. However, it was accidentally damaged and a union of the tissues took place which gave rise to a hybrid plant The cell contents of each individual did not unite properly and isolated growths of broom and Laburnum appear at Intervals on the tree.