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FAMIIIAS riABBEX FimrSBf!. 



vator of choice trees we liave a double-flowered variety, 

 ciiWed^fiore pleiio ; a variety with large rosy flowers, called 

 granrllflora ronea ; a variety with drooping or "weeping'' 

 branches, called peiidtila ; and one with long leaves like a 

 willow, which is appropriately named salicifolia. 



There are some dwarf almonds in cultivation that are 

 well adapted for the front lines of shrubbery borders, and 

 also to grow in pots to force for winter flowers. The best 

 of these are known or classed as cherries, but for preseut 

 purposes they may be regarded as almonds. Their trade 

 names are Ci'msn^: Jajxrinca, C. Japoiiica mnJtiple.r, C. 

 Jdpm'ica iniilfiplex nlha plena. 



