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attention. Their ornamental value in form, foliage, and flower is en- 

 hanced by that of the fruit. Although the flower display is rather 

 short, its early appearance, and the easy growth and hardiness of 

 these trees, being mostly of northern distribution, are commendable 



Fig. 108. — Japanese Almond. Primus Japonica Thunb. 



features. They are mostly light -needing, short-lived, and unfortunately 

 liable to both insect and fimgus diseases, and somewhat to frost. They 

 prefer light soils. For flower effect in woodland plantings and in front 

 of other shrubbery and trees, as accent trees, and for temporary use, 

 they have special value. 



The most ornamental species are those from China and Japan, gen- 

 erally seen in varieties and nurserj'men's forms, with double and rose- 



