brilliant companion of the varied hued maples and other autumn foliage trees. Like many other good things, it is too common to be appreciated. Those who have only seen it in the woods have no idea of the improvement that a deep soil and open culture will make. Pyrus Sorbus-Mountain Ash. One or more specimens of these should grace a lawn for the brilliaut effect that the drooping clu ters of bright red fruit that remain a long time on the tree produce. The European and Oak Leaved are the most graceful in form and preferable to plant. Crataegus Thorn. There are a great many varieties of the Thorn both native and foreign, some of which justly deserve to be classed with the most beautiful small flowering trees. If two sorts only can be planted I would recommend Paul's New Scarlet and the Double White, these making striking contrast; the flowers of each are double borne in dense clusters. Morus. Mulberry. The most striking and desirable for ornamental planting is Teas New Weeping Russian Mulberry, which forms a perfect umbrella shaped head with long, slender branches drooping to the ground. Populus. Poplar. The species of poplar are very numerous, the two most prized varieties for planting at the present time are the Carolina and Golden. The former for its wonderfully rapid growth, fine pyramidal form, large leaves and the power it possesses to resist the coal smoke that destroys so many species of trees in large cities or near furnaces. The Golden Poplar for its color which is well retained through the season of foliage, producing a striking and desirable contrast. Tilia. Linden or Lime. There are both foreign and native species. In France and Germany the European Linden forms the most celebrated avenues and boulevards. The finest for lawn planting are the White Leaved and the White Leaved Weeping; the former is a native variety, particularly noticeable for its white appearance and handsome form; the latter for its silvery foliage and pendulous habit, which is confined almost entirely to the end of the branches and the young growth. Both are among the finest of our ornamental trees. Ulmus. Elm. The Elm family is so well known that it is unnecessary to refer to its beauty and value for ornamental planting. Our native White Elm has been termed by foreigners "the crowning glory of American forests," but its size renders it unfit for small lawns. I would call attention to the Camperdown Weeping Elm, which is one of the most picturesque of drooping trees, with dense, massive foliage. Very much wider spreading in its habits than the Weeping Willow or Teas Russian Weeping Mulberry. There are a number of evergreens that should be included in this which I omit for want of time. Having named a few trees that I consider especially desirable out of the many that a beneficent Providence has bestowed upon us for our pleasure and comfort, I will now call attention to a few desirable shrubs: Rhododendron. Rosebay. Of all evergreen flowering shrubs the Rhododendron is the most magnificent, the large, glassy, rubber like leaves, crowned with immense terminal clusters of brilliant flowers, make it the most showy ornament that a lawn can contain. The varieties of which the Catawbiense is parent are the most desirable and hardy. Even these are benefited in winter by a shading of evergreen boughs stood up about them to break the scalding rays of the winter sun. Azela Pontica. Ghent Varieties. These rank next to the Rhododendron for the decoration of lawns; attaining a heighth of four to five feet, there are many varieties the principal colors being yellow, orange and red. Cornus. Dogwood. Valuable ornaments when planted either singly or in groups or mas-es. Some have bright colored bark, others elegantly variegated foliage. The most striking of the latter is Elegantisaina Variegata, which is one of the most desirable variegated shrubs in cultivation. Cydonia Japmica. Japan Quince. There are no choicer shrubs for early spring flowering than the Scarlet and Blush Japan Quince; they bear the knife well and can be pruned in any desirable shape. They are very attractive as single specimens on the lawn or ornamental hedges. The foliage is a bright lively green. The large brilliant flowers which appear among the first in spring cover every branchlet before the leaves are developed. Deutzia. A species of beautiful flowering shrubs for which we are indebted to Japan. They are hardy, of fine habit and foliage and very profuse in flowers which are produced in racemes four to six inches long, in the latter part of June. Weigelia. This noble shrub was introduced from Japan about half a century ago. They produce in June and July superb trumpet shaped flowers of all shades of color from pure white to red. There are a great number of varieties which are being constantly increased, all of which are desirable. Exochorda Grandiflora. A fine shrub literally covered with large white flowers in May. Should be in all collections. Hydrangea. We are indebted to Japan for the finest type of Hydrangeas. H. panicatata grandiflora is remarkable in foliage and flower. One of the best and most attractive ornamental shrubs ever grown. It blooms the first year and gets better and grows larger with age. It grows three to five feet high; is as hardy as the oak, requiring no protection whatever in winter; blooms in July and August and will remain in bloom two or three months. The flowers are pure white, afterwards changing to pink, and are borne in immense pyramidal clusters often more than a foot long and nearly as far through. Another variety called Kamis Pictus (Red Branched) is a sterling novelty, producing flowers in immense sized trusses, color deep rose; the new growth of wood is of a deep reddish purple color, making it distinct from any other variety. Corchorus. A very desirable, small shrub from Japan, producing beautiful double yellow blossoms July to October. This is desirable as there are so few hardy yellow flowered shrubs. The Louiceras, Upright Honeysuckle, are not as often seen as their merits deserve and several varieties of Philadelphus Syringa or Mock Orange are invaluable shrubs of vigorous habit, handsome foliage and beautiful white flowers produced in great profusion. For variety the cut-leaved Sumach should be planted, as the leaves are so finely cut as to be fern like and it assumes a beautiful ornamental color in fall. An assortment of the Spirea family should not be omitted from all collections, as they are elegant low shrubs of easiest culture. The variety is great; by careful selection of a dozen sorts they will supply a succession of flowers from May to August. The Lilac is also indispensable in all plantings; there are plenty of sorts from which to select, from pure white and pink through the various shades of purple to blue. There are many other shrubs that should be included in this, but I have already occupied more of your time than I had intended. Statement of oleon argarine factories in the United States........ 72 73 73-77 77.78 ...... maple syrup.. Report of Assistant D. and F. Commissioner H. H. Hyman. Nathan Rosewater, chemist........ Baking powder... Oleomargarine.... Ground coffee Maple syrup..... Vinegar. Butter Candy..... Drugs and medicines....... Analysis of milk....... Table of examined products Poison in maple syrup...................... Appendix to D. and F. Commissioner's report Circular No. 1 ....... 105, 106 Laws against fraud and deception in the manufacture of foods, etc............ 107-120 91.92 92-94 95-101 95-99 99 99 160 100 100 100 100 101 102 104 105-120 |