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Rubus odoratus. The Flowering Raspberry. - This is the 

 only ornamental variety ; found growing freely in mountainous 

 districts in most parts of this State, " giving a charm to many 

 a solitary spot by its large, rose-like flowers." The leaves are 

 large and handsome. The fruit is inferior to the other species. 

 It deserves a place among other shrubs. It should be planted 

 in a shady place. 



SAMBUCUS. 



Sambucus canadensis. Common Elder. This very common 

 shrub grows about eight or ten feet high in low ground, and 

 conspicuous in June and July for its broad cymes of white 

 flowers, succeeded by clusters of small, dark-purple, or nearly 

 black, berries. An infusion of the bruised leaves is used by 

 gardeners to expel insects from vines. The flowers are highly 

 esteemed, as having important medicinal qualities. The plant, 

 on account of its ornamental flowers and berries, may be intro- 

 duced into extensive shrubberies. 



Sambucus pubens. Panicled Elder. This species is not 

 so common as the last. It is found in mountainous places, 

 and is conspicuous on account of its bright-red berries, other- 

 wise destitute of beauty. 



SHEPARDIA. 



Buffalo Tree. 



Skepardia, named by Nuttall, in compliment to Mr. Thomas 

 Shepard, of the Botanic Garden, Liverpool. 



Shepardia elegnoides. Buffalo Tree. This graceful shrub, 

 or low tree, is found in the neighborhood of the Rocky Moun- 

 tains, in large clumps, or clusters. It is eaten or broused by 

 the Buffalo, by which it derives its common name. The tree 

 is graceful in its appearance, growing from ten to thirteen 

 feet high ; the branches are rather pendulous ; the leaves are 

 small, of a soft, woolly nature, and have a silvery appearance. 



