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attention. Their ornamental value in form, foliage, and flower is en- 
hanced by that of the fruit. Although the flower display is rather 
short, its early appearance, and the easy growth and hardiness of 
these trees, being mostly of northern distribution, are commendable 
Fig 108.— Japanese Almond Prunus Japonica Thunb. 
features. ‘They are mostly light-needing, short-lived, and unfortunately 
liable to both insect and fungus diseases, and somewhat to frost. They 
prefer light souls. For flower effect in woodland plantings and in front 
of other shrubbery and trees, as accent trees, and for temporary use, 
they have special value. 
The most ornamental species are those from China and Japan, gen- 
erally seen in varieties and nurserymen’s forms, with double and rose- 
