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whose name it bears. For covering a low wall it is 

 very useful. The leaves are of a bright shining green. 

 .Flowers large, single white. 



The hybrid known as Maria Leonida has large 

 double flowers; but they do not expand, except in 

 warm situations. It is a handsome evergreen. 



ROSA FORTUNI. 



(Fortune's Rose.) 



From the north of China. A handsome evergreen 

 climbing species. Grows very rapidly. Leaves bright 

 shining green. An invaluable plant for covering 

 large spaces quickly. Flowers white. 



RUSCUS, I/lnnceus. 

 (Butcher's Broom.) 



RUSCUS ACULEATUS. Linnceus. 

 (Prickly or Common Butcher's Broom.) 



A dwarf plant, common in the woods in many parts 

 of England. Height one to three feet, bearing in 

 winter a quantity of bright red berries. Its stems are 

 biennial, dying down the second year like the rasp- 

 berry. There are many situations in woods and 

 shrubberies where it can be planted with advantage, 

 as it delights in shady places. 



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