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branches become irregular or grow out of proportion, they 

 should be shortened. If the tree throws up two or more 

 leaders, all but one should be removed. "If the leader is 

 lost, it may be restored by lashing a rod to the stem of the 

 tree, and tying one of the side shoots to it, in a position as 

 nearly upright as possible." If you fail in this, dig up the 

 tree, and put another in its place. 



There are in this vicinity a number of ornamental 

 shrubs to which I wish to call attention. They are not 

 appreciated for two reasons: first, though growing around 

 us, they are scarcely known, and second, they do not come 

 from Europe, China, Japan or some other foreign country. 



The Amelanchier Canadensis June Berry, Service Berry, 

 Shad Bush, is intermediate between a tree and a shrub, 

 attaining to the hight of from fifteen to twenty feet, belongs 

 to the Rosacese family, has a graceful form, clean bark, and 

 beautiful foliage. It covers itself in early spring before 

 the leaves are out, with a profusion of racemes of white 

 flowers which are very beautiful. It bears an edible berry 

 about the size of a huckleberry. It grows on the river 

 hills above Prospect Hill, across the river among the bluffs, 

 and also on Kickapoo Creek. It is hardy, and few shrubs 

 are more ornamental. There is one in the grounds of the 

 late Charles Ballance, on South-Adams street, and one in 

 the yard of Mr. James, corner Monroe and Jackson streets. 

 A few others have been introduced and have given satis- 

 faction. 



The Red Bud Cercis Canadensis, is a large shrub or 

 small tree of the Leguminosae order, with large heart-shaped, 

 smooth, entire, pointed leaves, and in early spring before 

 the leaves appear, bears a profusion of red-purple flowers. 

 It is clean, free from insects, holding its leaves till late 

 autumn. It prefers rich soil and is easily cultivated. It 



