COVER

The waxy, intricately spotted, red blooms of twining Lapageria rosea (Chilean bell flower) can appear year-round in sheltered conditions. Anne Swithinbank recommends a number of wonderful climbing plants that can be grown in a conservatory (pp902-5).

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News

887

Tradescant's Diary

895

A Gallic Paradise
Imaginative design at Jardin des Paradis in southwest France
Louisa Jones

896

Sheltered Lives
Exotic indoor climbers
Anne Swithinbank

902

Plants that Should be Better Known
Polystichum munitum
Roy Lancaster

906

Naturalist in the Garden
Sett in their Ways - Badgers
Robert Burton

908

Positive Slant
Opportunities created by a sloping site
Stephen Bradley

909

Gardener's Arms
The Heraldic Garden at Boxford House
Helen Harrison

914

Once upon a Time
The garden of children's writer Lucy Boston still captivates in winter
Alexandra Baulkwill

916

Aiming High
The RHS Director General outlines the Society's new five-year plan
Andrew Colquhoun

922

Enduring Beauty
Tips on selecting flowers to dry
Caroline Alexander

924

Problem Profiles

928

Letters

931

Books

933

Perspectives
RHS Events in your Region

934

Index 2001
Your guide to this year's content
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942