Shrubs and Vines 
called corchorus; for among low shrubs it has few 
equals. The very foliage, of delicate texture, beautiful 
tint and graceful contour, bespeaks its refinement ; and 
when profusely laden with golden-yellow flowers, it is a 
gem fit for the choicest situation. The double-flowered 
variety was first introduced, but strangely enough it 
is quite inferior to the original single-flowering form 
which is now becoming prevalent. 
A recent introduction from Japan, characterized by 
large pure-white blossoms rather abundant but single at 
the ends of the stems, and by large ovate leaves finely 
jagged on the edge, and conspicuous in late fall for their 
remarkably vivid tint, is Rhodotypos kerrioides, thickly 
planted along many walks in the Park. Few plants re- 
tain their bright verdure so long, and through summer 
and autumn scattering blossoms are never absent, 
though of that sporadic sort that does not greatly 
beautify the plant, after its true flowering season is 
over. For October greenery it cannot be excelled. 
A shrub that never seems to know when to stop blos- 
soming is the purple-flowering raspberry, Rubus odora- 
tus, apeculiar plant of the wayside, the woods, and 
the select surroundings of the garden—all things to all 
men. Its huge three-lobed leaves are not unsightly, 
unlike other raspberries it has no prickles, its showy 
purplish-rose flowers are two inches across, and its sta- 
mens are legion—or, more exactly, about 200! It is 
only for show, as its large flat berry is very insipid ; but 
if kept within limits it is interesting and attractive 
in cultivation, though one is better pleased to meet it 
unexpectedly in the wildwood. 
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