Trees and Shrubs 



OSMANTHUS. 



So named on account of the fragrance of its flowers. There 

 are several species (one American), the Japanese being the most 

 desirable. 



Osmanthus aquifolium has handsome holly-like leaves, is 

 evergreen and of good habit, bearing white flowers. Osmanthus 

 fragrans has entire, elliptic-shaped leaves and bears yellow 

 flowers. 



Propagate by cuttings set in a cold frame in the early Fall. 

 The Osmanthus is not particular as to soil, but prefers a warm 

 situation and partial shade from noonday sun. 



PARKINSONIA. 



This beautiful Mexican shrub, with its feathery drooping 

 branches and yellow flowers, is becoming a general favorite in 

 all of our gardens where a collection of fine shrubs is aimed at. 



Propagate by seeds sown as soon as ripe, in a warm green- 

 house or frame; cover the seeds with a quarter of an inch of 

 soil. The seedlings should be transplanted to the open ground 

 when they are six inches in height. 



PAULOWNIA. 



Ornamental deciduous trees with catalpa-like leaves and fox- 

 glove-like flowers, well adapted, when young, to give semi- 

 tropical broad-leaved effects, and, in well-sheltered situations and 

 good soil, making a good street tree. 



Propagate by seeds sown, in Spring, one-quarter of an inch 

 deep in the open ground in light rich soil. 



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