This is a very ornamental tall-growing shrub, of somewhat loose growth, and bearing flowers which resemble, both in size and appearance, those of our common Snowdrop.

A fine, tall-growing species, with oval-pointed, leathery leaves placed on long footstalks.

A tall-growing species with whitish, spiny stems, and simple three-lobed leaves that are tomentose on the under sides.

The reddish stems of this rather tall-growing species are of interest, and render the plant distinct.

A handsome, tall-growing species, growing from 6 feet to 8 feet high, with very large pinnate leaves, and pretty white flowers in large terminal panicles.

They appear to the greatest advantage when grown as solitary plants, away from other tall-growing flowers.

The tall-growing varieties make fine pot-plants.

The tall-growing climbers make a gay background to a border, and are equally valuable for trellis-work, while the dwarf varieties are first-class bedding plants, and of great service for ribboning.

Two of the best tall-growing varieties are Thin-shelled and Noyer à Bijou.