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following in autumn and hanging in round balls, the seeds 

 in which somewhat resemble kernels of coffee. The plant 

 blossoms and bears fruit when quite young, and is at- 



STYRAX JAPONICA. 



tractive at all seasons of the year. It has proved hardy 

 both North and South, and thrives in any good garden soil. 

 Mr. Falconer in his notes says that "when in full bloom it 

 is the loveliest plant in our collection, but, alas ! it lasts 

 only a few days in flower." 



