78 CALENDAR OF FLOWERING 



Phlomis fruticosa 



(Jerusalem tinge) is a very showy hardy shrub 

 about 4 ft. high, that produces its large heads of yellow 

 flowers in June. It has velvety leaves and looks very 

 well on wild banks. It will grow in any soil, and is 

 easily raised from cuttings. 



Piptanthus Nepalensh 



Known as the evergreen Laburnum, bears quan- 

 tities of large yellow flowers in May. It will grow to a 

 height of 10 ft., and has curious slightly hairy foliage. It 

 grown in exposed parts it should be protected by a wall 

 in a rich sandy loam. It can be raised from seed, or by 

 inserting cuttings of ripened shoots under a hand-light, 

 and may also be layered. 



Prunus angustifolia 



In April is covered with masses of white flowers, 

 before its leaves are out, and it is then one of the 

 prettiest trees in the garden, being pendulous and 

 graceful in form, and about 15 ft. high. It will thrive 

 in any good garden soil, if the subsoil is well drained : 

 and can be increased by budding and grafting. 



Prunus californica 



(Calif or man Plum), more often known as Nuttalia 

 cerasiformis, is an extremely pretty, dense - growing 



