Cercidiphyllum Japonicum, P. 338

As an ornamental tree it is distinct and pretty and worthy of cultivation. It is hardy, a ready grower, and easily transplanted. It does not assume, with us at any rate, nearly so fastigiate a form as the Lombardy poplar. Although it is a free-grower, from its manner of growth I am not inclined to expect for it a future as one of our timber trees It is rather impatient of drouth.

Trees For The Seaside, P. 338

Please don't omit the Silver Thorn (Eleagnus hortensis).

Uvularia Perfoliata, P. 342

As a garden plant It spreads too much and is not good-looking enough for the choice border, but naturalized in shady places, also in wild or rock-gardens, it often finds a place. U. grandiflora and U. flava, grow more in tufts and are more showy. They are not uncommon as garden plants.

Wild Plants

While some of our little wood and mountain flowers are the dearest and sweetest of floral gems, for instance the Linnea, Fringed Polygala, Creeping Azalea, Cassiope, Cushion Pink, Glaucous Kalmia and the like, they are very difficult to establish in our gardens, and more especially to get them in bulk enough to make any show. But Wild Callas, Trilliums, Aralias, Sarra-cenias, Soloman's Seal, Cypripediums, and the like make capital garden plants.

Soil For Mountain Plants

The best material I ever used was rotted leaf-soil, such as I made at home or raked up from the hollows in the woods; also the thin lining of leaf mould to be found in the hollows in rich woods and which I skinned off with a sharp spade. This mixed and chopped up together, and a little sharp sand added, forms a soil in which most wild plants will establish themselves. And after planting I mulched the ground with sphagnum moss, then let it alone.

A Garden Of Gems

The loveliest little garden plot I ever set a foot in, natural or artificial, is around the Lakes of the Clouds between Mount Washington and Mount Monroe. There, above tree limits, all the little alpine jewels seem to congregate. Glen Cove, Long Island, N. Y.

The Laburnum

This tree was scarcely ever more beautiful than this year. The golden racemes seemed longer and the flowers of a brighter yellow than usual. It will sometimes reach the height of twenty feet. It often has the common name of "Golden Chain," though Laburnum is quite as common.

Mahonias

Rarely have Mahonias been more beautiful than this year. The brilliant yellow blossoms, with the dark green holly-like leaves, renders them particularly attractive. They like to be planted in situations where they do not get the full sun in winter.