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appear in innumerable clusters. The curving branchei, form a 

 round-headed symmetrical top, and the fruit is said to be very beau- 

 tiful ; but at this station the birds take it as fast as it ripens. 



Philadelphus microphila since its removal to a more sunpy loca- 

 tion is doing well. It is an attractive little shrub. Philadelphus 

 Lemoinei came through the winter in good shape and will be a fit 

 companion for its larger and more robust relatives. 



Viburnum Pekinensis is making a vigorous growth and prom- 

 ises to be at home here. 



Dictamnus albus rubra is in a thriving condition and will bloom 

 profusely within a few days. 



Forsythia suspensa produced a few flowers this spring, and after 

 part of last year's growth was cut back it appears to be in a prom- 

 ising condition. 



Tamarix Amurensis killed back very badly last winter. From 

 the shape of its leaves one might infer that this shrub is naturally 

 a xerophite. Perhaps the last two seasons' rainfall have been too 

 much for it. 



Berberis Thunbergii forms a low spreading bush of fine appear- 

 ance and is apparently hardy. It produced a few light colored 

 flowers this spring. The fruit is said to be very showy. We look 

 on it as a decided acquisition. 



The other well known shrubs so often spoken of in the reports 

 from this station are doing well and giving great satisfaction. 



There is promise of a large crop of currants and gooseberries 

 and a moderate crop of raspberries. Columbian left standing 

 uncovered did not suffer so much from the winter as did the 

 Loudon, nor as much as some of the other varieties from which the 

 winter covering was removed too early. 



There promises to be a moderate crop of apples and a light crop 

 of plums. The trees in the experimental orchard have been sprayed 

 three times with a Kansas City dust sprayer, using their "general 

 formula XX", which is supposed to be Bordeaux with Paris green. 



