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The foliage is glaucous-green, the flowers an inch in 

 diameter, white, with green centre, in long spikes, com- 

 pletely covering the plant in early June. 



The only successful mode of propagation is by root cut- 

 tings in bottom heat. 



It is not a common shrub, but is most desirable, and one 

 of the handsomest we grow. 



LILACS. 



The last few years have been prolific of new lilacs, which 

 are far superior to the old varieties, in size both of flower 

 and truss, and in rich coloring of flower. 



Dr. Lindley is a magnificent variety, of strong growth, 

 with very large rich purple flowers. 



The following are very fine : Charles X., Blanc virginal, 

 Goliah, Ville de Troyes, Dr. Noble, Ambroise Verschaffelt, 

 Gloire de Moulin s, Nigricans, Lavanensis. 



A mass of these gives charming variety of color. 



RHODOTYPUS. 



R. kerrioides. Is a pretty shrub, resembling in foliage 

 the well-known Cochorus {Kerria japonica), but with large 

 white flowers. 



