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frutex, of which there are several varieties ; the double white, 

 double red, double red and white, and striped, are the most 

 showy ; they begin to flower late in July, and continue until 

 autumn. The single kind, of which there are many varieties, 

 are scarcely worth cultivating, the double ones being raised 

 quite as easily, and are equally hardy. These are indispensa- 

 ble in every plantation. 



Hypericum frutescens, Shrubby Hypericum. There are seve- 

 ral species of this small but beautiful shrub, all natives of 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 Japonica, 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 win- 

 ter, and will grow in almost any soil or situation. 



Kcelreuteria paniculata, Japau Bladder tree, or Kcelroterius. 

 This is another hardy shrub from Japan. It has long racemes 

 of flowers succeeded by a 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 

 producing bunches of black round berries. It bears slipping 

 well, and is therefore very suitable for hedges, or to inclose 

 ornamental plantations. It grows quick, and is well adapted 

 to our climate. When planted in a hedge-row, and kept clip- 

 ped, the American Privet makes a beautiful hedge, and 

 ought to be in more general use. 



Philadelphus coronarius, or common Synnga, is very orna- 

 mental, producing its sweet-scented flowers eany in the spring, 

 and in abundance. 



Philadelphus inodorous, and P. Grandiflorus, Garland Sy- 

 ringa, are both natives of the Southern States, but quite hardy 

 here. Their flowers are large, acd continue for several mouths, 

 in wreaths or garlands. They are well calculated for the centre 



