CONTENTS

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I.Introduction[1]
II.Portuguese Gardens[9]
III.Villa Gardens to the West of Funchal[20]
IV.Villa Gardens to the East of Funchal[39]
V.Villa Gardens to the East of Funchal (continued)[54]
VI.The Palheiro[65]
VII.Camacha and the Mount[76]
VIII.A Ramble in the Higher Altitudes[83]
IX.A Ramble along the Coast[97]
X.Creepers[107]
XI.Trees and Shrubs[118]
XII.Historical Sketch[133]