14 t ALFXDAK OF FLOWERING 



It will thrive in any soil or situation, and become, 

 with age. a large and spreading bush 15 ft. high. A 

 variety called 



licrhcris rul-(irix (ilropurpurea has rich purple 

 leaves. 



Euddleia globosa 



(Orangt Ball Tree] cannot strictly be called hardy 

 except in very favourable localities ; but, though it 

 may be cut down to the ground in a very severe 

 Winter, yet it will spring up again from the roots as 

 strong" as ever to the height of about 20 ft. ; and it 



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certainly should be given a South or West wall, 

 where one is available, and a light soil, for it is a 

 unique shrub that has not only a particularly pleasing 

 green foliage, but that in May is covered with a mass 

 of orange-coloured blossoms, which have the additional 

 charm of lasting a long time in water when picked. 

 They will stand any amount of cutting, but one should 

 be careful not to destroy the effect of its loose style of 

 growth. It is best to raise it in the Spring in some 

 sand from cuttings, to which a little heel of the old 

 wood is attached, and one will have to provide them 

 with a little bottom heat after they are rooted, until 

 they are ready to plant out in July. 



