FLOWERING AND ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. 29 



Cydonia Japonica, or Pyrus Japonica, a very beau- 

 tiful scarlet flowering shrub, from Japan, has not been 

 in cultivation here for many years. It is found to be 

 very hardy, resisting our most severe frosts ; it is ever- 

 green, flowers very early, and continues a long time. 

 A second flowering takes place in the latter part of the 

 summer. It is every way a desirable shrub. 



Daphne mazerium, one of our most early flowering 

 shrubs, often flowering in February, and very sweet 

 scented. It is rather tender in some situations, but 

 will stand our ordinary w inters very well in a sheltered 

 situation. 



Dirca palustris, or Leather wood, a pretty little 

 shrub, growing very regular in shape, and has the 

 appearance of a large tree in miniature ; it is a native 

 of our northern states, the flowers appear very early, 

 are yellow, and come out before the leaves. 



Gymnocladas canadensis, or Kentucky Coffee tree. 

 The berries have a resemblance to coffee, and are said 

 to be a good substitute for it ; however, it is a beautiful 

 tree, with handsome feathered leaves, and makes a 

 fine contrast with others. It should be planted in the 

 back or centre of the plantation, and is very hardy. 



Halesia diptera, and Halesia tetraptera, two w T inged 

 and four winged Silver Bell, or Snow-drop tree. They 

 are both natives of the southern slates, but are per- 

 fectly hardy here ; our most severe winters do not 

 hurt them. The former kind flowers a month later 

 than the latter, which flowers early in May. They 

 are both elegant shrubs. 



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