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Bibes aureum tenuifolium. — Wintered well ; strong growth, 190L 

 Rliamnus davurica. — Killed back one-quarter ; strong growth, 1901. 

 Rosa cinnamonea sibirica. — Wintered well ; strong growth, 1901. 

 Thuya occidentalis variegata. — Wintered well ; fair growth, 1901. 

 Rliamnus catharticus. — Killed -back one-half ; strong growth, 1901. 

 Spiraea sorbifolia. — Killed back one-quarter ; strong growth, 1901. 

 Ribes alpinum sterile. — Wintered well ; strong growth, 1901. 

 Betula alba fas tigiata.— Wintered well ; fair growth, 1901. 

 Gymnocladus canadensis. — Wintered well ; strong growth, 1901. 

 Photinia variabilis. — Dead ; winter killed. 

 Cotoneaster acutifolia.— Wintered well ; strong growth, 1901. 

 Berberis vulgaris foliis purpureis. — Killed back one-half ; fair growth, 1901. 

 Acer Saccharinum, No. 1, from Minnesota Seed. — Killed back one quarter ; fair 

 growth, 1901. 



Acer saccliarinum, No. 2, from Minnesota Seed. — Killed back one-quarter ; fair 

 growth, 1901. 



Cytisus nigricans.— Killed back one half ; strong growth and flowered, 1901. 

 Celastrus articulatus. — Killed back three-quarters ; weak growth, 1901. 

 Rhus glabra. — Dead ; winter killed. 

 Salix Candida femina. — Wintered well ; strong growth, 1901. 



FLOWERIXG SHRUBS. 



There are now a very large number of flowering shrubs growing on the Experi- 

 mental Farm, many of which are very beautiful, and they elicit much admiration 

 from visitors who are fortunate enough to visit the farm during their flowering period. 

 The following were specially noted during the past season : — 



Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac). — Commenced to flower on May 19. These 

 were exceptionally fine during the past season, as many as two hundred spikes being 

 counted on some bushes. This is one of our most desirable shrubs, and is quite hardy. 



Crataegus coccinea. — This beautiful hawthorn, though a native shrub, is well 

 worthy of extensive cultivation. It commenced to flower on May 17, and continued 

 until the end of the month, during which time it was a dazzling mass of white. 



Viburnum lantana (Wayfaring tree). — Commenced to flower on May 21. Its 

 pretty white trusses, borne in profusion, make it desirable in a collection of flowering 

 shrubs. Thoroughly hardy. 



Lonicera tatarica (Tartarian Honeysuclde). — This beautiful honeysuckle is one 

 of our most desirable flowering shrubs. It commenced to bloom on May 22, and con- 

 tinued in flower for nearly a month, being literally covered with blossoms during that 

 period. It is quite hardy, and succeeds in almost any location. 



Caragana Redouslci (Siberian Pea). — This variety of caragana is much more flori- 

 ferous than Caragana arborescens, and of a dwarf habit. It is a mass of yellow when 

 in full bloom, and is quite a resort for bees. Commenced to flower on May 18. Thor- 

 oughly hardy. 



Primus pumila (Sand Cherry). — A very early blooming and strong growing 

 shrub; commencing to bloom early in May, it furnishes a mass of white flowers which 

 are very acceptable at that season. It is quite hardy. 



Caragana frutescens pendula. — This is one of the most beautiful of the caraganas; 

 its charming pendulous habit, coupled with its free blooming propensities, makes it 

 a most desirable acquisition to a collection of ornamental shrubs. It commenced to 

 flower May 18. Quite hardy. 



