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the Southern States, but perfectly hardy here. They all 

 flower profusely in the Summer, and continue for a long 

 time. They should be planted in the front row. 



Kerria Japonic^, or Corchorus Japonica, yellow Japan 

 Globe flower ; although a native of Japan, like many other 

 Japanese flowers, it is perfectly hardy here. It flowers in 

 the greatest profusion at all times, except in the very dead 

 of Winter, and will grow almost in any soil or situation. 



Kcelreuieria paniculata, Japan bladder tree, or Koelre- 

 terius. This is another hardy shrub from Japan. It has 

 long racemes of flowers, succeeded by bladder-like fruit, 

 and is worthy of cultivation in every good collection. 



Ligustrum vulgare, virens. Large European Privet, a 

 very handsome evergreen shrub, flowering profusely in June, 

 and produces bunches of black round berries. It bears 

 slipping well, and is therefore well calculated for hedges, or 

 to enclose ornamental plantations. It grows quick, and is 

 well adapted to our climate, aud when planted in a hedge- 

 row, and kept clipped, it makes a beautiful hedge, and ought 

 to be in more general use. 



Philadelplius coronarius, or common Syringa, is very 

 ornamental, producing its sweet-scented flowers early in 

 the Spring, and in abundance. 



Philadelphus inodorous, and P. grandiflorus. Garland 

 Syringa, are both natives of the Southern States, but quite 

 hardy here. Their flowers are large, and continue for 

 several months, in wreaths or garlands They are well 

 calculated for the centre row, and also to hide unsightly 

 objects, and have a beautiful effect when mixed with 

 monthly honeysuckles, &c. 



Persica, or Amygdalus Persica, fl. rosea phno, or double- 

 flowering Peach, is very beautiful in shrubberies. It blos- 

 soms early, and sometimes bears fruit, but it is cultivated 

 entirely for its beautiful blossoms. A few trees of the 

 Chinese double-flowering Apple, (Pyrus spectabilis,) have 

 also a beautiful effect. 



Rhus cotinus, Venetian sumach, Aaron's beard, some- 

 times called fringe tree, is a fine shrub, calculated for the 

 centre of the clump or shrubbery. Its large branches of 



