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leaves, is most pleasing ; and as it grows freely in ordinary 

 soil, and is readily propagated, it is to be hoped that it will 

 receive the notice it is fairly entitled to as a valuable hardy 

 shrub. 



Hibiscus syriacus is one of our most valuable late autumn 

 flowering shrubs, and is also one of the few that can success- 

 fully battle with an impure atmosphere. In many parts of 

 London, where the air is vitiated by emanations from factory 

 chimneys, this pretty shrub is seen in perfect health, with 

 plenty of foliage of the richest description, and quite a 

 wealth of showy flowers. It grows freely in ordinary soil. 

 It may be trimmed in at pleasure, and withstands frost 

 perfectly. It is a shrub which town residents should plant 

 freely, if they have a bit of ground that they want to look 

 pretty. 



The Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum Lantana). — This valu- 

 able shrub does not receive that amount of attention which 

 its merits entitle it to. It succeeds well in some of the 

 most filthy and smoky districts of our largest cities. It 

 blooms with great freedom, and the flowers are succeeded 

 by the brightest and showiest of berries. It is readily 

 propagated, and no soil comes amiss to it. 



The Venetian Sumach (Rhus cotinus). — This is a much 

 neglected shrub, but for general usefulness can hardly be 

 surpassed. It is highly ornamental, whether in flower or 

 fruit, the feathery inflorescence rendering it of quaint and 

 curious appearance, particularly when a well-grown plant is 

 under notice. It is peculiarly well suited for planting in 

 cities. A sound loam, neither too damp nor yet too dry, 

 suits it to perfection. 



The Stag's Horn Sumach (Rhus typhina) must on no 

 account be omitted, as it is a plant of pretty and curious 

 appearance, grows with freedom, and is as hardy as could be 

 desired. 



Leycesteria formosa is a beautiful hardy shrub, with 

 hollow stems, large ornate leaves, and white or purplish 

 flowers in pendulous racemes. More conspicuous than the 

 flowers are the deep purple foliaceous bracts, which import 

 to the shrub a distinct and very ornamental appearance. It 

 is a capital town plant, shooting out fresh and green after 

 being subjected to a winter's incessant fumes from the 



