JUNE EFFECTS ON THE LA WN. 



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Perhaps, however, the most extraordinary spruce in 

 June is the tiger-tail spruce ( Picea polita) from Japan. 

 And its name seems not inaptly given as we note the 



JAPAN RAMANAS ROSE. 

 (ROSA RUQOSA RUBRA.) 



enlarged bright golden tips of the branches bursting forth 

 from the enveloping leaf -bud. The general appearance of 

 this evergreen is sturdy, stiff, and intensely individual as 



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