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which is of pure gold. A sunny spot and a dry soil, 

 even the poorest, will suit it ; and plants grown from 

 seed will become quite 10 ft. high. 



Gordonia Lasiantbus 



(Loblolly Bay] likes a damp bed of peat, or sand 

 and leaf mould in a spot that is low and sheltered. 

 There, in July and August, and sometimes even on 

 into September, it will put forth its large white sweet- 

 scented flowers. It is in most places evergreen, and 

 can be increased by layers, and will grow as high as 

 10 ft. 



Halesia tetraptera 



(Four-winged Snowdrop Tree) grows into a round- 

 headed tree 20 ft. high, and is one of the most beautiful 

 we have in May, when the white drooping snowdrops 

 hang from its branches in great quantities just as the 

 young leaves are coming out. It is happiest by a 

 running stream or where it can be sheltered in a soil 

 that is deep, moist, and sandy, but it will grow any- 

 where provided it is not allowed to get too dry, and 

 can be raised in either the Spring or Autumn from root 

 cuttings or layers. 



