42 FLOWERING AND ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 



ones being raised quite as easily, and are equally hardy. 

 These are indispensable in every plantation. 



Hypericum frutescens, Shrubby Hypericum. There are 

 several species of ihii small but beautiful shrub, all natives 

 of the Southern States, but perfectly hardy here. They all 

 flower profusely in the summer, and continue for a long time. 

 They should be planted in the front row. 



KerriaJaponica, or Corchoriis Japonica, yellow Japan Globe 

 Flower; although a native of Japan, like many other Ja- 

 panese flowers, it is perfectly hardy here. It flowers in the 

 greatest profusion at all times, except in the very dead of 

 winter, and will grow in almost any soil or situation. 



Kctdreutcria pamculata, Japan Bladder tree, or Kcelroterius. 

 This is another hardy shrub from Japan. It has long race- 

 mes of flowers, succeeded by a bladder-like fruit, and is 

 worthy of cultivation in every good collection. 



Ligustrnm viilgare, virens, large European Privet, a very 

 handsome evergreen shrub, flowering profusely in June, and 

 producing bunches of black round berries. It bears slip- 

 ping well, and is therefore veiy suitable for hedges, or to 

 enclose ornamental plantations. It grows quick, and is well 

 adapted to our climate ; when planted in a hedge-row, and 

 kept clipped. The American Privet makes a beautiful 

 hedge, and ought to be in more general use. 



PliiladelpJms coronarius, or common Syringa, is very orna- 

 mental, producing its sweet-scented flowers early in the 

 spring, and in abundance. 



Philadelphus inodorous, and P. grandifloriis, Garland Sy- 

 ringa, are both natives of the Southern States, but quite hardy 

 here. Their flowers are large, and continue for several 

 months, in wreaths or garlands. They are well calculated 

 for the centre row, and also to hide unsightly objects, and 

 have a beautiful effect when mixed with monthly honey- 

 suckles, &c. 



Persica, or Amijgdalus Persica, ft. rosea pleno, or double 

 flowerinjT Peach, is very beautiful in shrubberies. It blos- 



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