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Kalmia glauca 



Is a small but lovely evergreen, not more than 

 1 ft. high, which in April and May is covered with a 

 profusion of pinkish purple flowers. For soil, &c., v. 

 K. angustifolia, 



Kalmia latifolia 



(Calico BHX/I). the finest of all these beautiful ever- 

 greens, though a slow grower, will sometimes reach a 

 height of 10 ft. It is of compact habit, and is a perfect 

 picture from June to August with its wealth of waxy- 

 pink flowers. A very fine variety is maxima, bearing 

 larger and richer coloured flowers than its parent. For 

 soil, situation. &c., v. K. angustifolia. 



Kerria japonica 



(Jcic\s Mallow] is not as often seen as the double 

 variety, flare pleiio, and yet it has a greater wealth of 

 blossom, and is more graceful in its style of growth. 

 Its flowers are like buttercups, and are to be seen 

 studding the whole length of its numerous slender 

 branches, which when cut make delightful sprays. 

 Indeed, both of these varieties are among the most 

 beautiful yellow flowering shrubs in bloom from April 

 to June. They prefer a fairly moist soil, and a warm 

 situation, but can also be grown on a north wall in 



