78 THE CANADIAN HORTICULTURIST. 



larvse, wliicb are then congregated in masses on the trunks, destroyed, 

 wliich may be readily done by the vigorous use of a common broom." 



OUE HAWTHOKNS. 



The flowering Hawthorns are tlie attractive feature of tlie lawn 

 after the early Ijlooming shrubs have doffed their gay attire, and settled 

 down to the more quiet hues that they will keep through the Summer. 

 They are attractive indeed, arresting the attention of every passer-by, 

 and drawing from all expressions of admiration and delight ; not only 

 because of their beauty, but on account also of the delicious fragrance . 

 which fills the air, and is carried for some distance by the winds. 



The Single Scarlet variety is exceedingly showy and very fragrant, 

 producing its flowers in great profusion, so that they quite hide the 

 foliage. Early in the morning, and again just at evening, when the 

 rays of the sun fall aslant, the trees of this variety are lit up with a 

 peculiar glow that must be seen to be appreciated, words have no 

 power to express the exceeding charm of their beauty. 



In striking contrast, and yet blending harmoniously, heightening 

 the beauty of the scene, is the Single White Thorn, the thorn of the 

 English hedge-rows. Those who have been familiar with it in the 

 days of their early home will need no description of it, the mere men- 

 tion will bring visions of beauty and loveliness, and. tender memories. 

 The fragrant blossoms, wreathing the graceful branches as for a bridal, 

 fill the air with sweet odours, and add new charms to the deepening 

 hues of the other sisters. . ■ 



AVith yet another beauty, not the free, fresh, unrestraine;! graceful- 

 ness of the single varieties, but in more stately style and with matronly 

 air, the Double Flowering Thorns add their charm to the lovely group. 

 These are of several shades, wdiite, rich rose color, deej) crimson, and 

 bright carmine, each flower like a tiny rosette, and then grouped in 

 clusters, set with a bordering of glossy emerald. These double flowers 

 continue longer on the trees than the single, so that they retain their 

 attractiveness for some time after the others have dropped their petals. 



After many years trial of the Hawthorns the -writer can only say 

 that each returning year has left a deeper impression of the beauty and 

 value of these large shrubs or small trees as ornaments for the lawn. 

 They wall certainly thrive well in a large part of Western Ontario, and 

 deserve to be planted around every home in the land. What a charm 



