254 TREES AND SHRUBS 



Magnolia conspicua (Yulan), 10 to 30 feet ; M.Lennei, 

 6 to 12 feet ; M. soulangeana, 6 to 1 5 feet ; M. stellata, 

 3 to 6 feet. 



Osmanthus ilidfolius atropurpeus. 



Philadelphus coronarius (Mock Orange), 8 to 12 feet ; 

 P. grandiflorus, I o to 15 feet ; P. hybrids. 



Primus. This genus includes the Almonds, Apri- 

 cots, Cherries, Peaches, Plums, and Laurels. The 

 best are the Almond, Double-flowered Gean (P. Avium 

 fl. //.), P. davidiana, P. japonica (P. sinensis), P. Lauro- 

 cerasus (Common Laurel), P. lusitanica (Portugal 

 Laurel), P. persica (the Peach), P. pseudo-cerasus, P. 

 trilobci) 6 to 12 feet. 



Pyrus Aucuparia (Mountain Ash or Rowan tree). 

 P. floribunda, P. japonica (Cydonia japonica) , P. Maulei, 

 P. spectabilis fl. pi. 



Rhododendrons. Excellent where soil and sur- 

 roundings are suitable. 



Rhodotypus kerrioides, 4 to 6 feet. 



Rhus Cotimts (Venetian Sumach, Wig Tree, Smoke 

 Bush), 5 to 8 feet ; JR. glabra, 6 to 1 2 feet ; R. 

 typhina, 8 to 15 feet. 



Ribes aureum (Golden-flowered Currant), 4 to 6 

 feet ; R. sanguineum, 4 to 6 feet. 



Robinia hispida (Rose Acacia), 8 to 12 feet. A 

 delightful tree ; rosy flower clusters in early summer, 

 but very brittle. Must not be in wind-swept corners. 

 R. Pseudacacia elegans (False Acacia), 20 feet ; the 

 Common False Acacia is too large for small gardens. 



Rubus deliciosus, 5 to 6 feet. 



Skimmia Fortunei and S. japonica, 2 to 4 feet. Two 



