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The native wild red cherry, Prunus Pennsylvanica, does well in 

 the shrub border and is hardy anywhere in western Minnesota. It 

 grows wild on the rocky ledges in the upper Minnesota valley. 



Prunus Maackii, from Russia, is with us one of the most desir- 

 able early spring flowering shrubs. 



ALMONDS. 



The dwarf almond, Amygdalus nana, keeps up its reputation 

 as a very early spring flowering shrub of the first order of merit. 

 Its bright pink flowers are very striking. 



PEA TREES. 



We have to continue our good reports as to Caragana arbore&- 

 cens, Caragana frutescens, Caragana Chamlagu, and Caragana 

 pygmaea. The first is a small sized tree ; the last is a low dwarf 

 shrub. All are very desirable, and in late spring when they are 

 covered with yellow bloom they are a rich and beautiful sight. The 

 dwarf species are easily propagated from sprouts and root cutting. 

 They do well in any dry soil, where other things would fail. 



MOCK 0R.\NGE. 



There is much confusion as to the nomenclature of the different 

 species of Philadelphus. We have heretofore reported that Phila- 

 delphus coronarius is not so hardy as some of the other species. It 

 is the fragrant species and the earliest that we have. Ours have 

 now been standing about fifteen years, and although we frequently 

 have to cut away dead wood, they were this season better than ever 

 before. The Philadelphus sent out by Prof. Budd as 144 Vor. 

 continues to make a good record and is one of the best. Young 

 bushes of Philadelphus speciosus are doing well. Those purchased 

 many years ago as Philadelphus grandiflorus and Philadelphus Gor- 

 donianus are still with us and blooming every year, although they 

 are in a crowded border where they do not have sufficient room to 

 develop. The golden Philadelphus has disappointed us. 



SPIREAS. 



Nothing stands higher among spring flowering shrubs than 



spiraea Van Houtei. It is superb. Spiraea hypericefolia blooms 



?omewhat earlier and is very hardy. It is not so showy, but is very 

 desirable. 



