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Ornamental Shrubs. 



is a recent introduction, and is not yet widely distributed. 

 For limited grounds it may be preferred, as it is of some- 

 what smaller habit and more compact. If a real dwarf is 

 wanted, the variety nanus may be chosen, though it does 

 not blossom quite as freely. P. c. zeypheri is, on the con- 

 trary, a large, spreading bush, and has beautiful flowers 



PHILADELPHUS SPECIOSISSIMUS. 



without fragrance, and which appear much later. What 

 is popularly known as the golden syringa, P. foliiis aureus, 

 has distinct yellow leaves, and is in all respects one of our 

 best foliage plants. It holds its color throughout the 

 entire summer, and, whether grown as a single plant or in 

 masses, is a superior small shrub. 



P. gordonianus is a native of this country, and, coming 



