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plant; for, in its native haunts, it grows among stones buried in the leaf 

 mold of oak forests, and its roots run far and are hard to secure. It is 

 well worth cultivating; needs deep rich soil composed of three parts leaf 

 mold and one part common loam; give partial shade. Can be propa- 

 gated by seeds and cuttings. 



LAUREL. Sheep (Kalmia angustifolia) . 2-3 ft. A low native variety 

 with narrow leaves, slender erect growth, bearing a terminal head of deep 

 pink flowers. Thrives in sun or shade, and in any soil. 



MEADOW-SWEET, see Spirea salicifolia. 



RHODODENDRON. Great (R. maximum). 6-10 ft. This species is 

 also native in restricted localities, and the only one that is hardy with- 

 out protection in my vicinity. It bears great evergreen drooping leaves, 

 and clusters of pale pink flowers with greenish throats. In its native 

 place it grows in deep mold on shaded rocky ledges where water drips. 

 Give a similar location if possible; prepare beds two feet deep, preparing 

 the soil with chopped turf, rich compost, leaf mold and good garden 

 loam mixed. The roots do not penetrate far, and the ground should be 

 made porous; plant in spring; chalk or lime in the soil is very injurious 

 to it. 



SPIREA, COMMON MEADOW-SWEET (Spirea salidjolia). 3 ft. A 

 native shrub making a bushy growth, with smooth serrated leaves and 

 crowded panicles of pale pink flowers. It is self -sowing and also spreads 

 from the root. Give any good soil and sun. It is a favorite diet of the 

 rose-bug and should be carefully watched during June and July when 

 trying to rid the garden of this pest. 



SPIREA (S. Japonica, known also as S. callosa, var. superba). 4-6 ft. 

 Makes a very vigorous large bush, branches terminated by long pointed 

 clusters of deep pink flowers. Much resembles S. salicifolia but is 

 larger, handsomer and of deeper color. 



JULY 



PINK PERENNIALS 



CANNA (C. Ehemanni [Crozy]), var. Mile. Berat and Salmon Queen. 

 Two pink varieties of this tender perennial. For culture see Canna, 

 White Per., July. 



CANTERBURY BELL (Campanula medium in single and double va- 

 rieties; also C. var. calycanthema. Cup and Saucer variety). This de- 



