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Mock Orange (PMladelphus coronariusj, which blooms the latter 

 part of May and early June, has several forms, of which the double- 

 itlowered is probably the best. The blossoms are pure white with 

 strong orange like perfume. This plant is larger than any of the pre- 

 ceeding, but may be kept to a moderate height by a little pruning, 

 which should be done immediately after the flowering period, as the 

 blossoms are borne on wood of the preceeding yeai's growth. 



The Moss Locust fBobinia hispidaj produces very charming 

 oderless blossoms of rosy pink color. They are borne in long clusters 

 and last from four to six weeks during May and June, and frequently 

 a second crop is produced. It usually grows five or six feet high and 

 never more than eleven or twelve feet. It is best to plant in a more 

 or less protected situation as the branches are quite easily broken. 



Roses — Granting that but three of the many desirable roses are to 

 be given a place, I prefer Rosa sulphiiria, Clotilde Sovpert and Balti- 

 more Bell. 



Rosa sulphuria is a large double yellow or sulphur colored rose 

 and with us was one of the earliest. While it does not bear all sum- 

 mer it more than makes up in richness of beauty. Moreover, it is a 

 shrub with a graceful habit of growth and attains a height of from six 

 to ten feet. 



It succeeds best in an open situation, where it can get a maximum 

 amount of light and air. 



Clotilde Soupert is a low-grower, and begins flowering when very 

 small. It is very prolific and bears without interruption the entire 

 summer, and does not cease until cut by the autumn frosts. They 

 vary in color from white to rosy pink, and are very double. 



Baltimore Bell is one of the finest climbing roses, of a pale blush 

 color, changing later in the season to pure white. 



Spivcea Douglasii produces its crop of irregular reddish pink flow- 

 ers in late summer upon a mass of upright shoots. The blossoms are 

 spike-shape, and follow in succession for many days. 



Hydrangeas are a class of plants universally admired. For this 

 collection the sort catalogued as Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora is 

 undoubtedly the best. The large, pure white flowers are at their best 

 from late summer until late autumn. It grows from three to five feet 

 high, and should be pruned back severely every spring, in order to in- 

 crease the vitality of the plant and extend the flowering season. 



The Rose of Sharon f Hibiscus syriacusj, is another valuable late 

 blooming shrub. It has been said, " that we view it with less delight, 

 as it is a pure indication of approaching winter." The fact that this 

 is at the height of its glorj at a season when many others are losing 



