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than has hitherto been given to it in all Southern gardens. It 

 will grow readily so far north as Mary- 

 land, but does not always mature its 

 fruit perfectly north of South Carolina. 

 The tree is quite ornamental, and the 

 fruit has a very refreshing acid pulp. 

 Its singular and beautiful appearance 

 renders it a welcome addition to the 

 dessert. It is also used medicinally in 

 fevers, on account of its cooling nature. 

 It might be exported from the South 

 to any extent. It is propagated by 

 BEANCH AND FETTiT. cuttlugs, laycrs, Or suckers, and is very 

 easily cultivated. The finest varieties are the Sweet Fruited, 

 the Sub-acid Fruited, and the Wild Acid Fruited. Besides 

 these, there are several double-flowering varieties, which are 

 very beautiful. 



8. The Mulberry — Morus of species. 

 The mulberry deserves mention here, and a place in the 

 garden or lawn. It is a hardy and handsome tree, and pro- 

 duces a palatable and wholesome fruit. 



.. The Red Mulberry {morus rubra) is a native species, but is 

 less desirable for the garden than. the Black Mulberry (morus 

 nigrd)^ a species much esteemed and widely cultivated in Eu- 

 rope. This sort will hardly succeed, except in very warm and 

 sheltered situations, north of New York. It is propagated by 

 cuttings, and easily cultivated. 



