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from Japan; some come from the Himalayan moun- 

 tainSj from whence we derive so many choice shrubs 

 and flowers; some are found growing in the Virginia 

 mountains ; and in the Rockies Ave have the Rubus Deli- 

 ciosus, which is closely allied. Its form is like the 

 syringa, though it bears berries. In the spring it is 

 like a snowbank of beautiful white roses. It is ex- 

 tremely hardy ; but its place is by a pond or stream of 

 water, or if on high ground it must be well watered. 

 It is not a success unless it can have wet feet. We give 

 a list of some of the varieties: 



The Coronaris or Garland. This is a pure white 

 flower of peculiar form — four full blossoms and on the 

 top of them another, making a minature crown — hence 

 the name. Give it good cultivation and it has glorious 

 sweet scented blossoms. 



Floi'e Pleno is a variety partly double, and very fra- 

 grant. 



Nanus is of a dwarf habit ; a low, compact bush and 

 very shy bearer — used mostly as a border plant. 



Zyheri. I secured some of these last spring and am 

 watching them closely. They seem quite vigorous, and 

 well adapted to our climate, and the entire family stood 

 the terrible heat of summer without flinching. This 

 has a large odorless flower, and is very late — making it 

 very valuable in lengthening the procession. 



Golden Leafed Syringa. This is a beautiful plant, 

 somewhat dwarfish in habit. It retains its golden color 

 all through the season. Last summer the leaves 

 scorched a little in the burning sun. It is well to keep 



