42 SPRING EFFECTS ON THE LAWN. 



tubular flowers rather less than an inch long. This daphne 

 seldom attains a height of more than three feet, and has fine 

 delicate foliage. It is one of the more recent valuable in- 

 troductions from Japan, and should be planted in angles of 

 the house or in similar retired spots where numbers of it 

 can be set out together without being overwhelmed by the 

 more striking effect of other plants. 



Almost as early as the plants already mentioned are 

 the blossoms of the various fruits, apples, cherries, plums, 

 and peaches. In this case, however, I do not refer to the 

 simple blossoms familiar to all in dooryard or orchard, but 

 to special varieties that have changed — developed — their 

 fruit-producing blossoms into larger and more beautiful, 

 though sterile flowers. These flowers are variously colored, 

 and double the size of the ordinary forms. 



THE DOUBLE-FLOWERINQ CHERRY. (pRUNUS OERASUS, FL. pl.) 



