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THE BLACKTHORN. 



called the BuUace tree^^ is also entirely destitute 

 of tliornSj and produces edible fruit ; ^vllile most 

 of tlie kinds of plums cultivated in our gardens 

 are referred by some eminent horticulturists -j- to 

 the same origin. Every cultivator of Dahlias or 



FRUIT AND FOLIAGE OF BULLACE TREE. 



Hearts-ease must be aware that it is impossible to 

 assign limits to the variations which these plants 

 will undergo when subjected to the skilful treat- 

 ment of the florist ; and there is every reason^ 



* priiicus insliitia. 



t Knight, Louden, 6cc. 



