THE PRACTICAL FLOWER GARDEN 



wild rose, and of a powerful and spicy fra- 

 grance. Very good as a screen. 



Prunus Pissardi (Purple-leaved Plum). 

 8 to 10 feet. Plant in spring or fall. A most 

 effective shrub, with reddish purple leaves 

 and stems that deepen in color as the season 

 advances. 



Prunus Japonica alba and rubra (Flow- 

 ering Almond). Plant in early spring or fall. 

 Blooms in May and June. A very effective 

 shrub. The beautiful flowers are single and 

 double, white and red. 



Magnolia stella. See page 203 

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