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and some protection from the wind, and to be seen at its 

 best should be given plenty of room for development. 



Another good white-flowered shrub is Rhodotypos 

 Kerrioides, which has much the appearance of a single 

 white Kerria. The foliage is large and handsome and 

 the gleaming blossoms are followed in autumn by dark 

 coloured berries. It grows about six feet tall, is reason- 

 able about soil, and belongs to the early days of the 

 month. 



The Mock Oranges (Philadelphus) are only a bit be- 

 hind the Lilacs in our affections. The old P. coronarius 

 is perhaps in some danger of being superseded by the 

 beautiful new hybrids, which have been placed at our 

 disposal, but they all have the same charm of creamy 

 bloom, delicious fragrance, and good foliage. Save for 

 P. microphyllus, which is a dwarf of the most engaging 

 type, the Mock Oranges are tall-growing shrubs. The 

 best of the new varieties are Avalanche, Boule d'Argent, 

 Fantaisie, Mont Blanc, and Gerbe de Neige. There is 

 a yellow-leaved form of coronarius which is a much 

 better shrub than many other yellow-leaved things, and 

 often very useful in lighting up a shadowy corner. 

 These shrubs will grow in shade, if necessary, but they 

 dislike being crowded and will bloom well only when 

 given plenty of space. They bloom upon the wood of 

 the previous season, so if this is cut away the result is 

 obvious. 



Weigelas belong to May and are very hardy and use- 



