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fragrance and lend a charming effect to the tree as they entirely cover every 
branch. On account o f the columnar habit this variety takes up little room 
and gives but little shade, therefore adapting itself particularly well to small 
gardens and formal planting; and when planted in a formal garden it lends 
an accent, by giving architectural lines to garden paths. It is also effective 
in the shrub border. It is an ideal hedge plant. Its upright growth does 
away with the necessity for shearing. It is absolutely perpendicular^—gives 
a well-kept appearance—will grow readily to a height of twelve feet, but 
could be kept at eight feet^—^adapted to the purpose of separating sections 
of formal gardens or screening out objectionable views when planted as 
a hedge thirty to thirty-six inches apart. 
Ruth Wohlert is of an exquisite color and form, a type similar to 
Hosokawa-Beni, but more vigorous. Its flowers are double, blush pink. 
Our stock of this variety is very low, and we shall probably be unable to 
furnish enough trees of this sort to meet the demand for the season. 
Washinowo is a rather slow-growing variety, red buds and double 
white or pale pink, fragrant flowers, somewhat similar in habit to the 
previously mentioned variet>\ 
Kofugen, also known as Fugenzo and James H. Veitch. This variety, 
together with Naden, are the two varieties that have contributed largely 
in making our nurseries famous locally. We had them planted as shade 
Japanese Roseflowering Cherry: Kofugen Zabura 
