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be cut away; new shoots, that will bear the next season’s 
flowers, will take its place. The forsythia may be grown 
as a single plant or in a clump in a corner. It is entirely 
hardy and will thrive among other shrubbery in any 
kind of soil. 
THE Hysiscus 
The hibiscus syracus, or rose of Sharon, may be obtained 
in several varieties, which are all valuable on account of 
their blooming period, which extends from August to 
October, a season when there is a scarcity of flowering 
shrubbery. Both double and single varieties in white, 
pink, red, lavender, and purple may be procured. Plant 
them in sheltered places among shrubs where they will 
obtain plenty of moisture, and give them a mulch of 
leaves during the winter. Spring planting is best. 
THe HypRANGEA 
The hydrangeas are among the best of our ornamen- 
tal shrubs. In the Northern states few are sufficiently 
hardy to withstand the winter, but im the South the 
tenderest kinds may be cultivated in the open without 
difficulty. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora is perfectly 
hardy and needs no protection during the winter. Its 
large heads of creamy-white flowers make their appear- 
ance in July, changing to purplish pink late in the 
summer. In spring cut back almost to the ground ; new 
shoots will appear, every one of which will bear a cluster 
of flowers. A single plant may be allowed to grow to 
