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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
Meanwhile they are planted for their decorative qualities, 
and there are numerous positions for which they are well 
suited. A pergola planted with the stronger-growing kinds 
and those with long, slender branches might be made very 
effective. Grouped in shrubberies or in the wilder parts of 
the garden they are very showy, while they may also be used 
in conjunction with other shrubs in the formation of general 
shrubberies. A word or two is necessary regarding cultiva¬ 
tion, for, although the brambles are not fastidious as to soil, 
the best results are only obtained when good, rich loamy soil 
is provided, for as a rule they are gross feeders. The removal 
of the old branches as soon as the flowering or fruiting season 
is over is very necessary, for, as in the case of the raspberry, 
such shoots usually die, and if left untouched spoil the appear¬ 
ance of the bushes and interfere with the new shoots, which 
grow up strongly from the base. It is very necessary that 
such young shoots should develop in a free and unrestricted 
manner, for it is from the most vigorous branches that we 
may expect the best leaves and most ornamental bark. A 
peculiarity about the leaves is the habit those of many kinds 
have of apeing the shape of the leaves of some other shrub or 
tree, and in the ensuing notes reference is made to several such 
cases. 
Rubus lasiostylus is one of the best known of the various 
new Chinese kinds. Of vigorous habit, it grows from eight 
to twelve feet high. The raspberry-like stems are clothed 
with whitish bark, which makes the plant very conspicuous 
in winter. There are many forms already in cultivation, 
differences in stature, habit, and fruit being noticeable. The 
yellow fruits of the better forms are juicy and palatable. 
R. biflorus var. quinqueflorus is a glorified form of the 
whitewashed stemmed bramble of North America. Growing 
at least 15 feet high, the stronger stems are as much as 4^ 
inches in circumference at the base. The white bark is 
quite as showy as that of the American kind. White flowers, 
each about one-half an inch in diameter, appear in May, and 
are succeeded by yellow fruits, which are not unlike those of 
the type. 
R. bambusarum is an evergreen with long, slender 
branches, which require the support of a post, trellis, or bush. 
Its three-parted leaves are very distinct, for each narrow 
segment is dark green above and greyish beneath by reason 
of a dense mass of woolly hairs. Flowers and fruits are 
borne in large heads. The latter are black and small. 
R. flagelliflorus is another slender-branched species. 
The leaves in this case, however, are not divided into leaflets, 
but are extremely handsome by reason of their irregular green 
margins and bronzy centers, the whole upper surface having a 
pretty velvety finish, the underside being pale buff. For 
decoration it is quite one of the handsomest, although, 
unfortunately, it is not one of the easiest to grow. 
R. corchoriJoUus differs from the previously-mentioned 
kinds by reason of its bushy habit. Growing about four feet 
high, its principal point of interest lies in the similarity 
between its leaves and those of the common Kerria 
japonica. 
R. niveus is one of the most vigorous of the newer sorts. 
Growing at least 15 feet high, its strong stems are remarkable 
for their spines, which are p^le brown, rather short and stiff, 
and completely surround the branches. The three-parted 
leaves are ornamental, but the flowers are not showy. 
R. chroosepalus. —The most noticeable features about this 
species are its long, slender-green branches and ornamental 
vine-like leaves. 
R. trianthus, an upright-growing kind, attains a height of 
eight feet. The secondary branches, which are spreading 
and graceful, bear good-sized, white flowers in May, and 
ovate leaves, which have two well-developed lobes at the base. 
R. flosculosus grows about ten feet high, and forms rather 
slender, brownish stems, which produce large quantities of 
small, black fruits in July and August. 
R. Swinhoei is chiefly remarkable on account of its leaves 
resembling those of the hornbeam, otherwise it has fewer 
attractions than several other kinds. 
R. omiensis forms a strong-growing bush at least twelve 
feet high. Its leaves somewhat resemble those of a pelargo¬ 
nium in shape and coloring. The centers are marked with 
brown, and the margins are green. 
R. Giraldianus is of trailing habit. Its branches fre¬ 
quently attain a height of 15 feet, and they are conspicuous by 
reason of their white bark. The rose-like leaves are pretty. 
i?. Ueffc/tf also has rose-like foliage. It forms very strong, 
sappy shoots, which are apt to be injured by frost during 
winter. 
R. parviflorus has been in cultivation for a longer period 
than the other kinds. Its branches are slender and spiny, 
and they grow together in a tangled mass. There is nothing 
attractive about the flowers, but the red fruits are very 
conspicuous and pleasant, although somewhat acid. It will 
probably prove useful to the hybridist. 
R. irencBUS is remarkable for its long, slender, prostrate 
branches, which bear heart-shaped leaves each about five 
inches across. To be seen at its best it should be allowed to 
scramble over an upturned tree-butt. 
These are some of the more distinct kinds, but there are 
many more species, which may be obtained by anyone who 
contemplates extensive planting.— American Florist. 
Members of the Federal Horticultural Board of the 
Department of Agriculture, who drafted the rules and 
regulations for carrying out the Plant Quarantine Act of 
August 20, 1912, as published in The Review of October 3, 
were in New York October 7 to 10 in conference at the 
custom house with Jesse C. Grant, deputy collector in charge 
of the entry division, for the purpose of getting some practical 
suggestions as to how the regulations could be improved upon. 
Some of the provisions call for a great deal of unnecessary red 
tape in the matter of entries, certificates of inspection and 
notices of shipment by importers, and it has been deemed 
desirable to amend the rules so as to make the procedure 
simpler. The board consists of W. A. Orton, Peter Bisset, 
A. F. Burgess and George B. Sudworth.— Florists’ Review. 
The products of the Alphine Manufacturing Co.', whose 
advertisement appears in the present issue are worthy of 
investigation of all nurserymen that have not tried them. 
They are specialists in their line and evidently spare no pains 
to help the plant growers to fight insect pests and disease. 
