CHAPTER XIII. 



THE LONICERA, OR HONEYSUCKLE. 



These, which comprise the upright and climbing vari- 

 eties, were named from a noted German botanist, Loni- 

 cer. They are a very numerous family, with a wide 

 variety of form, foliage and bloom. In the main they 

 are extremely hardy and will thrive most anywhere, and 

 they are quite a success all over the I^orth. 



THE BUSH OK TREE HONEYSUCKLES. 



There is quite a family of the Tartarian group. 



The golden herried makes a fine symmetrical bush. 

 The flowers are fragrant, and when it is covered with 

 golden berries it is quite attractive. 



Grandiflora has very large pink flowers, which ap- 

 pear in May. It is vigorous and compact in growth, 

 something of the Lombardy poplar shape. It is one of 

 our best. 



The 7'ed hcrried belongs to the same grouj) and has 

 been planted more than any other. 



The Ruprechtiana is from Manchuria. This is more 

 bush-like than the Tartarians. It is a bountiful bloom- 

 er, and is overwhelmed with a profusion of red berries 

 in July. 



The Philomelae has rosy pink flowers which appear 



