Aesculus

There are the following species and varieties: -

Ae. Hippocastanum

Common horse-chestnut. Asia. Seeds sown in March. Flowers in May. Height forty feet.

Ae. H. Folia Aurea

Gold-striped horse-chestnut.

Ae. H. Folia Argentea

Silver-striped horse-chestnut.

These two varieties have the same characteristics as the preceding, but are propagated by grafting in March.

Ae. Ftava

Yellow horse-chestnut.

Ae. Pavia

Scarlet horse-chestnut.

Ae. Pavia Rosea

Pale scarlet horse-chestnut.

All natives of Carolina. June. Grafts. Twenty feet.

Horse-chestnuts all require a light, rich, well-drained soil, and a sheltered situation, being much injured by violent winds. When in blossom they are strikingly beautiful, and their round heads group well with trees having more pointed forms. They may all be grafted on the common horse-chestnut, which is increased by seed or layers.