DIOSTEA JUNCEA.
This is an interesting shrub, or small tree, which from its rush-like branches might be mistaken, when not in bloom, for Spartium junceum. It has an elegant, slender habit, carries a few small leaves which are deciduous, and, about midsummer, 'produces on short, lateral growths little, crowded spikes of lilac-tinted blossoms which aro sweetlyscented and, being borne in great abundance, are very effective. Though a native of Chile, D. juncea, which belongs to the Verbenaceae, is quite hardy. Old plants are apt to become leggy ; to obviate this defect trie shrub should be planted so that the lower parts will be hidden by others. Notwithstanding its merits and distinctiveness, D. juncea, which was introduced in 1890, ie si,ill an uncommon shrub in gardens.—lbid.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19475, 9 May 1925, Page 3
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125DIOSTEA JUNCEA. Otago Daily Times, Issue 19475, 9 May 1925, Page 3
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