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deciduous shrub about 5 ft. high, that produces its small 

 white flowers in drooping racemes with great profusion 

 in April as a rule, though it is sometimes in flower even 

 in February. For soil, &c., v. P. angustifolia. 



Prunus divaricata 



(Divaricate Plum) is a charming deciduous shrub, 

 that will grow to a height of about 12 ft. and form a 

 lovely hedge, which in April, when its numerous white 

 flowers are out upon the leafless boughs, is quite un- 

 surpassable. It prefers an open situation, where it will 

 have lots of sunshine. For soil and propagation v. P. 

 angustifolia. 



Prunus Persica 



Syn. for Persica vulgaris, q.v. 



Prunus Pissardii 



(Myrobalan Plum) is a shrub that will grow to a 

 height of 10 ft. and is quite indispensable on account of 

 the rich purple tint of the foliage, which makes such a 

 pleasing contrast to other things. In addition to this, 

 when it is crowded in March and April with its lovely 

 blush-pink blossoms, which appear at the same time as 

 the new leaves are unfolding, it is one of the most 

 beautiful things in the garden. For soil, &c., v. P. 

 angustifolia. 



