June 26.—Red is much in the news at present and from erythros, the Greek term for red, was derived the name Erythrina which was given to one of our favourite Summer flowering plants, a member of the Leguminosc family. Under its
1 of common name of Coral Bush. this plant is fairly well known and valued for its suitability for lawn planting. The plant is native to Brazil, but Li it has many close relatives which are found in the East Indies, South America and other places. "The plant bears conspicuous scarlet flowers in abundance on long stems and as they are rather odd in shape, they have resulted in the plant being referred to as "Tigers Claws" in Hawaii. The stems die down to ground level it winter, but the fleshy rootstock remains alive and strong new shoots grow rapidly from it the following Spring. When allowed to develop properly the Coral Bush makes a fine display on the lawn, but it is liable to become overcrowded in the shrubbery and then it loses its attractive appearance. A number of plants grown by themselves in a group are most attractive and we are sure that few people have passed the large grano on the East side of McLeod road. about 100 yards or so from the Hungjao road corner, thick stems in the late Autumn: plants will each node and it is a simple task to igh the stem and thus divide the plants RE Spring. Cuttings may also be taken from stems 7 at te Qe rain that has fallen dur-HE the past 24 hours: if is nice to think that enjoyed it: plenty of our 1
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