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Syringa, or Mock Orange. 
(PHll.AllEI,l"Hrs). 
Of vigorous habit ; very hardy, witli large, 
haiidsome foliage and beautiful wliite llowers, 
produced in the greatest profusion in tlie 
blossoming season. It merits a prominent 
place in all collections of shrubbery. It is 
called the Mock Orange because its llowers 
somewhat resemble orange blossoms, and 
are eciually fragrant, though with not as deli- 
cate a perfume. Mo.st of the varieties, except 
those of dwarf habit, form large-sized shrubs, 
12 to 15 feet high. They can, of course, be 
kept smaller by pruning. The dwarf sorts 
do not yield many flowers, but are very 
pretty, compact plants, and are very useful 
where small shrubs arc desired. All of the 
varieties fiower in June, after the VVeigela. 
By planting the late-llowering sorts, the sea- 
son may be considerably extended. 
Double-flowering {P. fore pleiio). A 
varieU' with partially double, fragrant flowers. 
Garland (P. coroiiaiitis). A well-known 
shrub, with pure while, highly scented flow- 
ers. One ol the first to ilower. 
Cold-leaf (P. aurea). A dwarf variety, 
h'lowers abund.intly. A handsomely shaped 
plant, of medium size, v»ith bright, golden- 
yellow foliage. Will be 
found vahialile for creating 
pleasing and striking con- 
trasts with shrubs of other 
colored foliage. 
Tree Paeonies. 
( I'lroiiia Mniiluit . I 
Low, handsome flowering 
shrubs, attaining from 3 t(>4 
feel in hight. The flowers 
appear in May, and are of 
gorgeous colors, very nu 
merous, and enormous in 
size, often measuring 6 to y 
Inches across. Xery cfl'ect- 
ive among other shrubs, or 
for borders or margins. Al 
though hardy, the i)lanis 
are greatly improved by 
slight protection in winter. 
A native of China. 
Crimson, Red, Pink. 
Distinguished by the color 
of the flower, each being the 
same in habit and foliage. 
Banksit. Very large, fra- 
grant flower; rosy blush, 
with purple center. 
VIBURNUM pllcatum. 
See Snowball, Japan. 
Weigela. 
Hardy, easily grown, and 
great bloomers. ( )f erect 
growth while young, but 
gradually spreading and 
diooping as they ac<|uire 
age. T h e >■ j>roduce, in 
June and July, superb, 
large, trumpet-shaped fiowers, of all shades 
and colors from pure white to red. In 
borders and groups of trees they are very 
effective, and for margin work, the varie- 
gi:ted-leaved varieties are admirably suited, 
their gay-colored foliage contrasting finely 
with the' green of other shrubs. The VVei- 
gelas flower in June, after the Lilacs are 
gone, keeping up a fine show of color in the 
shrubbery for a month or two longer. Some 
of the old wood should be cut out each year, 
after flowering, which will result in the growth 
of young, vigorous shoots, that will produce 
an abundance of large flowers. 
Candida. A strong-growing new variety, 
bearing pure white flowers in great pro- 
fusion. One of the best. 
Hortensis nivea. Flowers pure white, 
retaining their color, and being clear enough 
for the choicest bouiiuels ; foliage large : a 
profuse bloomer; of dwarf spreading habit. 
3 to 4 feet. 
Rosea. An elegant shrub, with fine rose- 
colored flowers. Introduced from China by 
Mr. Fortune, and considered one of the finest 
plants he has discovered. Quite hardy; of 
erect, compact growth. Blossoms in June. 
Variegated. The leaves of this variety 
are beautifully marked with white, yellow 
and light green. Flowers light rose colored. 
Weigela Candida. 
