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early in April 3^ feet apart, using small plants. 

 None of the Brooms like being cut back to the 

 hard wood, but the young growths may be shor- 

 tened back after flowering. C. prcecox is perhaps 

 the best of the whole family, flowering profusely, 

 and is of good habit. It should be planted 4 feet 

 apart, and the strong growths pegged down in the 

 soil. 



DAPHNE MEZEREUM and the white variety album 

 are among our earliest and most beautiful flowering 

 shrubs ; Autumnale is excellent, it blooms in late 

 autumn. They should be planted 4 feet apart, either 

 immediately after flowering or in very early autumn, 

 both flourishing best on light soils. 



DlMORPHANTHUS MANDSCHURICUS (syn. Aralia 

 mandschuricd). This fine tropical-looking plant, when 

 planted in large beds, forms a magnificent feature 

 during the summer months, and in the winter the 

 stems when bare are both curious and interesting. 

 It enjoys a deep rich soil, and is easily propagated 

 from root suckers. Plant at a distance of 5 feet 

 apart. 



EUONYMUSES. The true variety of Euonymus alatus 

 must rank as one of the most valuable plants for 

 autumn effect. Words can hardly describe its beautiful 

 tints. It is a slow grower, but will succeed in almost 

 any kind of soil. Plant 3 feet apart. E. europceus (the 

 Spindle tree) should be planted in large beds or masses 

 at a distance of 4 feet apart, and pruned annually. It 

 deserves a place by any woodland walk or in the half- 

 wild garden. Thus treated it will fruit most freely, 



