the ground, the leaves then are much diminished in size. This plant requires some attention during removal; after recovering from the check, it makes fair growth. A specimen here, planted in fair loam ten years since, now measures 13 feet 6 inches in height; stem rather more than 1 foot 2 inches circumference a few inches above the ground; it commenced forming its branched head two years since; when moved into the shrubbery it was about 2 feet 6 inches in height, and the rod about the thickness of a finger.

Panax Colensoi, Hook. f. A finely foliaged tree, with large deep green glossy leaves; an excellent species for shelter or for the shrubbery. Its large clusters of purple-black fruit are very conspicuous; it can be removed without difficulty. Both this and the preceding species flourish in ordinary soil.

Shefflera digitata, Forst. Handsome foliaged shrub, with large slightly drooping digitate leaves, found chiefly on the banks of shady creeks; its panicles of pale yellowish green blossoms, which may be observed in October and November, convey some idea of a resemblance to a gigantic spike of mignionette. Any soil suits it, with a moist sheltered situation.