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Magnolia soulangcana. Chinese Magnolia 
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H. hortensis variegata. VARIEGATED HY¬ 
DRANGEA. Of the hortensis type, but differs in 
foliage and blooming. Leaves marked about equally 
white and green. The inner flowers in the head 
are small and violet tinted, the outer ones large 
and white. Very showy. 
H. paniculata grandiflora. Entirely distinct from 
hortensis types. Flowers white, in very large, 
pointed panicles at end of branches during late 
summer. The flowers remain on bush for a long 
time, turning pinkish. Especially adapted to cold 
sections. 
KERRI A ( Corchorus) 
K. japonica. JAPANESE ROSE. Japan. Shrub 
having numerous, very erect, long and slender 
branches with bright green bark. Flowers are 
clear yellow, similar to a small, single rose. 
K. japonica aurea. A variety with golden-hued 
foliage. 
K. japonica flore pleno. DOUBLE-FLOWERING 
KERRIA. Variety of stronger growth with very 
double flowers. Free blooming and deservedly 
popular. 
Primus japonica. Dwarf Dourle-Flowering Almond 
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JASMINUM: Jasmine 
J. fruticans. Mediterranean region. 10 ft. Erect 
shrub with slender, angular, green branches. 
Leaves clover-like. Flowers bright yellow during 
summer. Nearly evergreen. For other Jasmines 
see Climbing Plants. 
LAGERSTROEMIA: Crape Myrtle 
L. indica. China. 20 ft. Shrub or small tree 
with very smooth bark. Foliage somewhat scanty. 
Flowers pink, purple, scarlet and white. Aside 
from a tendency to mildew in the coast regions, 
the Crape Myrtles are very desirable shrubs, being 
in bloom through most of the summer. 
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