218 BRECK'S BOOK or FLOWERS. 



than the preceding, but sometimes rises twelve or fifteen feet 

 high. It is usually, however, a shrub." 



The general appearance of both is similar, but it appears 

 that there are botanical distinctions sufficient to arrange them 

 in two species. They are deserving a place in every shrub- 

 bery. 



A. sanguinea, or Scarlet- wooded Amelanchier, bears a 

 strong resemblance to the Snowy Mespilus, and is very orna- 

 mental. It seldom grows over four feet. 



A. florida. This species bears a good deal of resemblance 

 to the sanguinea, except in the racemes of flowers, which are 

 produced after the manner of the bird-cherry. 



AMYGDALUS. 



Amygdalus, the Greek name for the Almond. The 

 species are fruit-trees, or ornamental trees and shrubs, much 

 esteemed for the gay color and early appearance of their 

 flowers. 



A. Persica plena, Double-flowering Peach, is very 

 beautiful in the shrubbery. The flowers are large and full, 

 like small roses. There is a white and pink variety. Unless 

 the trees are kept headed down, or pruned in well, they become 

 straggling and unsightly. Particular attention should there- 

 fore be paid to this point. 



A. pumila plena. Double Dwarf Almond. This is a 

 beautiful dwarf shrub, loaded in the spring with its elegant 

 flowers, resembling small roses. It is not inferior to any shrub 

 whatever, when in blossom, and makes a fine appearance in the 

 shrubbery ; easily propagated by suckers. 



A most beautiful way of growing it is by budding it upon 

 the plum stock. In this way it is much more hardy than 

 when grown on its own roots. Thus a magnificent head may 

 be formed, at any distance from the ground that may be 

 desired. The Double Peach may also be budded on plum 



