22G THE FLOEAL WOELD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 



Aynelanchier botryapiiim, commonly knowa as the Snowy 

 Mespilus, produces an abundance of white iiowera in spring, and is 

 very ornamental, and should have a prominent position. 



Amygdalus per ska fl. pi., the double-flowered Peach, is one of 

 the finest flowering trees of small size we have, for it is extremely 

 neat and extravafjantly showy, and well adapted for second lines in 

 small borders. There are several varieties, but the crimson and the 

 white are the most eff'ective. 



Ca'dlpa syringcefolia is a grand tree for an isolated position in 

 the park coiitiguous to the pleasure-grounds, for it has large hand- 

 some leafage, and in July and August bears great panicles of white 

 flowers. 



Cerasus padus, G. domestica fl. pi., and C. mahaleh, are three 

 cherries, profuse in flowering, and very beautiful ; the second is the 

 best, and in a small state is very ornamental, in pots, for conserva- 

 tory decoration. 



Olethera alnifolia and C. panicnlata are two " Snowdrop trees," 

 quite hardy, and valuable acquisitions. These must not be con- 

 founded with C. arborea and other kinds that are tender, and require 

 to be grown in tlie conservatory. 



Oorylopsis spicata is a beautiful Japanese tree, of small growth, 

 the leaves bright green, the wood reddish, and the catkins, which 

 are produced early in spring, yellowish white. 



Cratcegus oxycantha produces an abundant variety, and the best 

 for small gardens are the Single Scarlet, Donble Crimson, Double 

 PinJc, and BouhU White. The double-flowered Thorns are extrava- 

 gantly showy when in bloom, and adapted for single specimens on 

 the lawn, for prominent positions in the shrubbery, and forjnassing, 

 to produce a distinct efl'ect in park scenery. 



Cytissus laburnum is the common Laburnum ; C. nlpirais is the 

 Scotch Laburnum, rather stronger in growth than the preceding, 

 and later in coming into bloom. Both are suitable for lawn or park 

 trees, and also for grouping in the shrubbery borders. 



Oleditschia tricanthos, the well-known Honey Locust, is a flne 

 town tree, and worthy of a select position in a country garden. 



Koelreuteria panieuJata is one of the most beautiful trees known. 

 It is of moderate size, has elegant pinnate leaves, the flowers are 

 bright yellow, and followed with large, reddish bladdery pods, which 

 are also ornamental. 



Pyriis mains baccata bears an abundance of rosy flowers in spring, 

 and of bright red crabs in the autumn. P. malus floribunda blooms 

 very freely, the buds being of a rich crimson, and the expanded 

 flowers white, presenting a charming contrast of colour. P. saliid- 

 foUa has white flowers, and P. malus spectabllis ^emi-dovihlQ flowers, 

 of a bright red colour in the bud, and pale rose when expanded. 

 These are four of the most beautiful flowering trees of small 

 stature in existence, and should be planted freely in prominent 

 positions. 



The finest of the shrubs remarkable for the beauty of their 

 flowers, and that should be planted extensively wherever room can 

 be found for them, are comprised in the following selection : — 



