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plant; for, in its native haunts, it grows among stones buried in the leaf 
mold of oak forests, and its roots run far and are hard to secure. It is 
well worth cultivating; needs deep rich soil composed of three parts leaf 
mold and one part common loam; give partial shade. Can be propa- 
gated by seeds and cuttings. 
LavreEt. Sheep (Kalmia angustifolia). 2-3 ft. A low native variety 
with narrow leaves, slender erect growth, bearing a terminal head of deep 
pink flowers. Thrives in sun or shade, and in any soil. 
MEADOW-SWEET, see Spirea salicifolia. 
RHODODENDRON. Great (R. maximum). 6-10 ft. This species is 
also native in restricted localities, and the only one that is hardy with- 
out protection in my vicinity. It bears great evergreen drooping leaves, 
and clusters of pale pink flowers with greenish throats. In its native 
place it grows in deep mold on shaded rocky ledges where water drips. 
Give a similar location if possible; prepare beds two feet deep, preparing 
the soil with chopped turf, rich compost, leaf mold and good garden 
loam mixed. The roots do not penetrate far, and the ground should be 
made porous; plant in spring; chalk or lime in the soil is very injurious 
to it. 
Sprrea, Common MeEapow-SweEeEt (Spirea salicifolia). 3 ft. A 
native shrub making a bushy growth, with smooth serrated leaves and 
crowded panicles of pale pink flowers. It is self-sowing and also spreads 
from the root. Give any good soil and sun. It is a favorite diet of the 
rose-bug and should be carefully watched during June and July when 
trying to rid the garden of this pest. 
Sprrea (S. Japonica, known also as S. callosa, var. superba). 4-6 ft. 
Makes a very vigorous large bush, branches terminated by long pointed 
clusters of deep pink flowers. Much resembles S. salicifolia but is 
larger, handsomer and of deeper color. 
JULY 
PINK PERENNIALS 
Canna (C. Ehemanni (Crozy]), var. Mile. Berat and Salmon Queen. 
Two pink varieties of this tender perennial. For culture see Canna, 
White Per., July. 
CANTERBURY BELL (Campanula medium in single and double va- 
rieties; also C. var. calycanthema, Cup and Saucer variety). This de- 
