The Mark Lane express, agricultural journal &c . terested me very much to notice the evennessand shapely form which had been broughtabout by this example of patience and per-severance. It was as close as a door mat, andpresented a very neat appearance. Ivy on Walls.—I simply wish to drawattention to the golden leaf ivy as it is now tobe seen at its best. Ivies ihrive so well intowns, that I often wonder they are not morefreely planted, as they have the. advantage ofbeing evergreens. The golden leaf is verypretty, and is a free grower. It should beplanted in September or Oc tober. I have men-ti
The Mark Lane express, agricultural journal &c . terested me very much to notice the evennessand shapely form which had been broughtabout by this example of patience and per-severance. It was as close as a door mat, andpresented a very neat appearance. Ivy on Walls.—I simply wish to drawattention to the golden leaf ivy as it is now tobe seen at its best. Ivies ihrive so well intowns, that I often wonder they are not morefreely planted, as they have the. advantage ofbeing evergreens. The golden leaf is verypretty, and is a free grower. It should beplanted in September or Oc tober. I have men-tioned it now, because of the opportunity at thisparticular time to compare it with the commonkinds. It is an error to suppose that ivyinjures property by causing damp walls. Thisis pure prejudice. It protects property, pro-. duces a most pleasing effect, and hides andsoftens the brieky bareness of walls, besidesadding to the beauty and improvements of thehouse. There are many variegated varieties such asmadareusis variegata, canariensis, japonicavariegata, and if applic ation were made to anyof the noted nurseries, no doubt samples of thevarious variegated sorts would be sent gratis,when it would be seen what a decided advan-tage this climber has over other clinging plants,which are not evergreens. Vegetable Peas.—These may still be planted,and I would suggest Ne Plus Ultra for thosewho can afford tall stakes, and is the best dwarf pea; it produces longpods well stocked, and of fine flavour. Thepresent weather is favourable, and I think wemay rely upon a late summer to ripen them intime for use in September. The late pea isquite as enjoyable as the early ones, so do nothesitate to plant a row at once.• Asparagus.—Beds of asparagus which havebeen cut over up to the last fortnight, shou
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