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height of about ft., provided it has plenty of sun, in 

 the same soil that suits the S. pentugyna, q.v. also for 

 propagation, and its flowers are quite beautiful, large 

 white, and filled with purple filaments. 



Styrax japonica 



(Syn. for S. serrulata), with all its branches hung 

 profusely with small pure white bells with yellow 

 centres, is one of the most beautiful deciduous shrubs 

 that flower in July. It is of dense growth, and in a 

 light soil will reach a height of about 12 ft. It may 

 be increased in the Spring or Autumn by layers, or 

 cuttings, or seed imported from the South of France. 



Styrax serrulata 



Syn. for Styrax japonica, q.v. 



Syringa 



(Lilac) is too well known to all to need description. 

 A more beautiful effect than a group of it in a sunny 

 spot on the grass in May, when its delicately scented 

 flowers are in full glory, can scarcely be conceived ; but 

 they should not be overcrowded. It will practically 

 grow in any soil, though a deep loam is what it prefers, 

 and it should always be grown on its own roots from 

 layers ; not grafted on to something else, as it is so 

 often found in nurseries. Care should be taken to 



