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those of the Yulan (M. conspicua), and it should be 

 treated in the same way as that tree as regards position, 

 soil, and propagation. It is quite leafless when the 

 flowers are out, but these, though smaller than those 

 of the Yulan, are so numerous that they completely 

 conceal its nakedness. It never grows very tall, only 

 about 7 ft., and in rather a spreading way, so it is 

 suitable for the smallest garden, and none who have 

 once seen it in bloom will rest until they have secured 

 a plant for themselves. 



Melachodendron ovatum 



Syn. for Stuartia pentagyna, q.v. 



Mespilus Amelanchier 



Syn. for Amelanchier vulgaris, q.v. 



Mespilus grandiflora 



(Mespilus Smithi) is not very particular as to soil, 

 but it prefers to be in one that is moist and loamy, and 

 where it will be fairly well sheltered. It is a handsome 

 tree, about 20 ft. high, that is allied to the Hawthorns, 

 and quite worth isolating on a lawn, if it can be given 

 ample room to spread its branches. Its flowers appear 



