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oped, forming large nearly globular clusters, of a pure white color, which remain 

 on the bush a considerable time before fading. Fig. 859 represents a bush in one 

 of the groups on the Experimental Farm. This specimen may be propagated 

 by layering or by ciittings of the half ripened shoots made during the summer 

 and inserted in sandy soil in a somewhat shady position. 



9. The Pliant Viburnum. Viburnum hifitana. — There are several hand- 

 some species among the Viburnums besides the snowball, and one especially, 

 the pliant viburnum, which commends itself for several reasons. This bush has 

 already been spoken of favorably under hedges. Grown as an individual 

 specimen it makes a fine shapely bush, erect in habit with beautiful foliage. 



Fig. 861. — Large Flowered Hydrangea. 



and produces large flat cymes of white flowers early in the season, which are 

 succeeded by clusters of berries which at first are bright red, and when ripe 

 nearly black. It is very hardy, and may be propagated by layers or cuttings as 

 directed for the snowball, or it may be grown from seed. 



10. White Japan Rose. Rosa rugosa alba. — The red flowering form of 

 Rosa rugosa has already been referred to when treating of hedges. This 

 is the same species with white flowers. It is a vigorous grower and makes 

 a shapely rounded bush about 4 feet high, as seen in Fig. 860, which represents 

 a specimen in the aboretum at the 'Experimental Farm. Both the red and 

 white varieties Uloom freely, and remain in flower for a considerable period, and 

 both may be propagated by suckers which are freely produced when the bushes 

 are well established. 



