Weicretas.—These beautiul shrubs do well in Nova Scotia,
and generally throughout Canada, and well deserve the high esti-
mation in which they are held. They grow well in any good
garden soil, are easily propagated from cuttings or layers, and
remain a long time in bloom.
Rose-Colored.—This was introduced by Mr. Fortune, from
China, and created a great sensation on its first appearance. It
is one of the best, if not. the best, of all the varieties. The
flowers are rose-colored, and are produeed in the axils of the leaves
throughout nearly the entire length of the branches. They begin
to expand as the leaves appear, but continue on the shrub until
after the leaves are fully grown.
Amabilis——Much esteemed on account of its flowering in the
end of summer. The blossoms are not quite as large as Rosea,
but are much the same in color, the leaves are larger, and the
habit of the plant is more drooping.
Hortensis Nivea.—The flowers of this variety are pure white,
and very abundant. In habit, it is somewhat more vigorous and
upright, and larger in the leaf.
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‘There are many more varieties, but these are the most distinct.
A variegated-leaved variety of the Rose-colored Weigela is well
worthy of attention, from the pretty yellowish-white border of the
leaves and dwarf habit of the plant.
