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THE NURSERY. 

 Fig. 28. 



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Weigela Amabilis. 



1. Calyx and pistil. 2. Corolla laid open. 3. Gland from the inner base of the tube of 

 the corolla. 4. Transverse section of ovary magnified. 



CALYCANTHUS, FRANKLINIA, AND GORDONIAS. 



The CalycantJius floridus, or Carolina allspice, commonly called 

 the sweet-scented shrub, is deserving of a place in every pleasure- 

 garden, on account of the delightful odor of its flowers. It is easily 

 propagated by layers or suckers ; the most eligible time of laying it 

 is in autumn, and by the spring following twelve months, they may 

 be taken off and planted with good success. 



The Franldinia alatamalia^ of Bartram, is a most charming plant, 

 and very deservedly worthy of cultivation ; it may be propagated in 

 the same manner as the Calycanthus, as may also all the family of 

 Gordonias, which are very ornamental shrubs. 



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