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japonica, are too precious to pass by unnoticed. These are 

 followed by a couple of exceptionally free-flowering Rhododen- 

 drons, viz., R. dauricum and R. prcecox. Prunus Dwvidiana 

 one of the most charming of early spring : flowering trees, is 

 generally in blossom about the middle of February. Although 

 not showy the clusters of small yellow flowers of Cornus mas 

 (Cornelian Cherry) are effective, especially if a suitable back- 

 ground of evergreen shrubs is afforded. 



Amongst spring-flowering trees and shrubs are many gems 

 suitable for decorative planting — Forsythias, Pieris (Andromeda), 

 Nutiallia cerasiformis, Pyruses, Magnolias (deciduous), the 

 fragrant Corylopsis spicata, Almonds, Peaches, Cherries, Plums, 

 Thorns, and Amelanchiers are a few of the spring-flowering 

 treasures. 



Some trees and shrubs are conspicuous for the splendid 

 colours assumed by the leaves before they fall off, and in this 

 respect Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak), Q. conferta, Q. rubra, 

 Azaleas, Acer rubrum, A. circinatum, A. palmatum varieties, Rhus 

 typhina, R. cotinus, R. glabra, Berberis Thutibergi, B. vulgaris, 

 Euonymus atropurpureus, Viburnums, Amelanchier canadensis, 

 Crataegus punctata, C. prunifolia, C. coccinea, Liquidamhar 

 styraciflua, Parrotia persica, Cornus alba, C. florida, Styrax obassia, 

 Pyrus torminalis, Liriodendron tulipifera, and Vitis (including- 

 Ampelopsis) of sorts, are a few of the most striking. 



One of the most delightful groups of hardy trees and shrubs 

 may be composed of berry-bearing kinds, and planters would do 

 well to introduce these more freely into pleasure-grounds, parks, 

 &c. A suitable list will be found further on. 



The trees and shrubs hereunder enumerated have been divided 

 into several groups, and the deciduous kinds have been kept 

 separate from the evergreens. Sections on Weeping trees, Berry- 

 bearing kinds, Wall shrubs, &c, may be of service to those 

 requiring trees and shrubs for certain purposes. 



Planting:. 



The subject of planting or transplanting is of great importance 

 to those having anything to do with the cultivation of hardy 

 trees and shrubs, as the success or failure depends in 

 a large degree on the way in which such details are carried 

 out-. It should not be forgotten that if a tree or shrub is worth 

 planting, it should be carefully treated. Ground for the 

 reception of ornamental trees should be properly drained, if not 



