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not showy enough in the distance. Comus alba Spathi 

 has beautiful golden foliage in the summer, but is 

 too scarce and not vigorous enough to plant to any 

 extent. Requires the same treatment as the above. 



CORYLUS AVELLANA PURPUREA. — One of Our best 

 purple-leaved plants, especially so in early summer. 

 Arrange to plant this near Acer negundo variegata, 

 Sambucus nigra aurea, or both, and the effect will 

 be good. It will succeed on almost any kind of 

 well-trenched ground. Plant the shrubs 3 feet 

 apart, and they will require little attention, but 

 every fifth year the shoots should be cut clean to 

 the ground, when the growth and foliage will be 

 much more robust and telling. 



COTONEASTER SiMONSil. — A strong-growing shrub, 

 and suitable for making large groups ; it is very 

 effective during autumn and winter when studded 

 with its red berries. It should be planted 3 feet 

 apart and not pruned, but about every fifth year it 

 should be cut close to the ground. 



Cydonia japonica. — This well - known early- 

 flowering shrub may be grouped in almost any 

 position, but is seen to the best advantage when 

 on raised ground or overhanging masses of rock. 

 It should not be pruned, but allowed to retain its 

 natural habit. Plant at a distance of 4 feet apart. 

 The variety carnea is equally good, but bears more 

 freely ; the fruits make excellent preserve, while the 

 flowers are a beautiful flesh colour. C. Maulei is 

 quite distinct from the above, but quite as valuable, 

 and flowers and fruits freely. 



