Shrubs and Vines 



called corchorus ; for among low shrubs it has few 

 equals. The very foliage, of delicate texture, beautiful 

 tint and graceful contour, bespeaks its refinement ; and 

 when profusely laden with golden-yellow flowers, it is a 

 gem fit for the choicest situation. The double-flowered 

 variety was first introduced, but strangely enough it 

 is quite inferior to the original single-flowering form 

 which is now becoming prevalent. 



A recent introduction from Japan, characterized by 

 large pure-white blossoms rather abundant but single at 

 the ends of the stems, and by large ovate leaves finely 

 jagged on the edge, and conspicuous in late fall for their 

 remarkably vivid tint, is Rhodotypos kerrioides, thickly 

 planted along many walks in the Park. Few plants re- 

 tain their bright verdure so long, and through summer 

 and autumn scattering blossoms are never absent, 

 though of that sporadic sort that does not greatly 

 beautify the plant, after its true flowering season is 

 over. For October greenery it cannot be excelled. 



A shrub that never seems to know when to stop blos- 

 soming is the purple-flowering raspberry, Rubus odora- 

 tus, a peculiar plant of the wayside, the woods, and 

 the select surroundings of the garden — all things to all 

 men. Its huge three-lobed leaves are not unsightly, 

 unlike other raspberries it has no prickles, its showy 

 purplish-rose flowers are two inches across, and its sta- 

 mens are legion — or, more exactly, about 200 ! It is 

 only for show, as its large flat berry is very insipid ; but 

 if kept within limits it is interesting and attractive 

 in cultivation, though one is better pleased to meet it 

 unexpectedly in the wild wood. 



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