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white, and after they have been sometime expanded, have 

 a reddish tinge : they are very numerous, and united in large 

 umbels, which have a 6ne appearance : they are succeeded 

 by bunches of reddish capsules, of an angular form, which 

 add to the appearance of the shrub in the autumn. It at- 

 tains to the height of seven or eight feet, and will succeed 

 well in almost any soil, and with little or no care. 



Sfiir&a sorbifo'lia, or Sorb Leaved. This is a low shrub, 

 rising to two or three feet in height, a native of moist land, 

 both in Siberia and North America. It is very singular for 

 its expansion of new leaves during the first warm period that 

 presents itself in the winter months: these are beautifully 

 pinnated, so as nearly to resemble those of the Sorb, or Ser- 

 vice Tree; the flowers are white, and are produced in pani- 

 cles, at the ends of the branches, during the month of July. 



Sfiirtsa crenata t or Hawthorn Leaved. This is also a na- 

 tive of Siberia, and much resembles the Hypericum Leaved, 

 first described. It is, however, of lower growth, and will not 

 exceed four feet in height ; the leaves are small, and ser- 

 rated at the ends ; the flowers are produced in May, from 

 the sides of the branches, for nearly the whole length, and 

 make a fine display. 



Sfiiraa tomentcsa, or Red Flowering, The flowers of this 

 species are produced in pyramidal spikes, and are exceed- 

 ingly delicate and beautiful. It attains to the height of from 

 four to five feet, and is found, in immense numbers, growing 

 in moist land, in the state of Massachusetts, and in other 

 parts of the Union; and it is, perhaps, its being so common 

 in some localities, that has caused it to be less often intro- 

 duced into the gardens. 



In addition to the foregoing, there are many other species 

 of Spiraea, which are interesting for the beauiy or delicacy 

 of their flowers and foliage, among which are the Isevigata, 

 or Smooth Leaved Siberian ; the chamaedrifolia, or Ger- 

 mander Leaved ; the betulifolia, or Birch Leaved, &c. &.c. 

 In conclusion, it may be remarked, with regard to their cul- 

 ture, that they generally prefer a moist soil, but will also 

 thrive in any good upland situation. 



Bladdcrnut) or Stafihylea. There are two species of this 

 shrub, viz. 



Stajihyica trifoliata^ or Trifoliate. This is a native ; it 

 grows to the height of six feet, or more; the old branches 

 are marked all over with greyish spots; the bark on the 

 young shoots is smooth, and of a yellowish colour. In addi- 



