Ornamental Shrubs. 



a species, but is now generally held to be a varietal form. 

 The flowers are double, pinkish-white, opening nearly flat 

 like a rose, and of larger size than in most of the other 

 forms. As it is still rare the full value of the shrub in its 

 adaptations to various localities is not yet determined, 

 but the promise is good. All these forms are hardy as 

 well as desirable. 



D. gracilis is one of the smallest members of the fam- 

 ily, and is widely known in cultivation. It usually grows 

 from two to four feet, with numerous slender 

 branches, which combine in the formation of 

 a symmetrical and well-rounded head. The 

 flowers are small, pure white, and produced in 

 the most luxurious abundance, ranging along 

 the whole length of the stems, and giving the 

 low bush much the appearance of a large bou- 

 quet. They appear in May or early June, 

 leading in this respect most members of the 

 family. There are few plants better adapted 

 to forcing in pots, under glass, or even in a 

 well-warmed and light cellar. For growing in 

 small grounds or fitting into vacancies among 

 larger specimens these low shrubs serve a most 

 valuable purpose. They require but little 

 space, and need only to be cut back to pre- 

 serve a well-balanced head. The plant is a 

 native of Japan. 

 D. parvifiora. — This is as yet so little known as to be 

 still classed among the novelties. It is a native of north- 

 ern China, and was carried from the valley of the Amoor 



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