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flowers all through the summer. The better-known mock orange (Philadelphus 

 coronarius) deserves its popularity, and the double form is effective, as also are the 

 later Gordonianus and P. grandiflorus. These fine species flower in June, and 

 should be more extensively planted ; height 10 to 15 feet. Pyrus japonica, when 



Fig. 68. Hibiscus syeiacus. 



flowering freely in bush form, is very brilliant ; totally diff'erent, but not less attractive, 

 is P. Mains floribundus when laden with myriads of rosy pink blossoms in April 

 and May. 



The common barberry (Berberis vulgaris) is attractive when laden with its coral- 

 like fruits; 8 to 15 feet. Carolina allspice (Calycanthus floridus) forms a bush about G 



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