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The single-flowered form extends over large areas in the Atlantic States of North America. They are very desirable, small-growing trees, and are described by Professor Sargent as being not surpassed in beauty by any of the small trees of North America. P. BACCATA. Siberian Crab. Siberia and Dahuria, 1784.
It rarely exceeds 6 feet in height, with dark-green, wrinkled leaves, and erect spikes of pale mauve flowers. Persia, 1640. This is a distinct small-growing species, with slender, straight branches, and lilac or white flowers produced in small clusters. The form bearing white flowers is named S. persica alba; and there is one with neatly divided foliage called S. persica laciniata.
There are several other varieties, including M. conspicua Soulangeana nigra, with dark purplish flowers; M. conspicua Alexandrina, M. conspicua Soulangeana speciosa, and M. conspicua Norbertii. M. CORDATA, a native of the Southern Alleghanies , is still rare in collections. It is a small-growing, deciduous species, with yellow flowers, that are neither scented nor showy.
Too well-known to need description, but one of our handsomest small-growing trees, and whether for the sake of its dense corymbs of small white flowers or large bunches of scarlet fruit it is always welcomed and admired. P. Aucuparia pendula has the branches inclined to be pendulous; and P. Aucuparia fructo-luteo differs from the normal plant in having yellowish instead of scarlet fruit.
There is a form in which the leaves are variegated, and known under the name of K. japonica variegata. KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA. Northern China, 1763. Whether for its foliage or flowers, this small-growing tree is worthy of a place. In a sheltered corner, and planted in rich soil, it grows and flowers freely.
Mediterranean region, 1640. A small-growing and slender species, with oblong-lanceolate leaves 2 inches long, and producing small yellow flowers in terminal heads. There is a smaller growing form known as H. hircinum minus. The plant emits a peculiar goat-like odour. H. MOSERIANUM is a beautiful hybrid form with red anthers. Nepaul, 1823.
There are several handsome varieties that vary to a wide extent in the size and colour of flowers. R. maximum album bears white flowers. It is very hardy, and a desirable acquisition to any collection of small-growing shrubs.
On account of its great hardihood, this is a very desirable garden shrub or small-growing tree. The bright-yellow, pea-shaped flowers are very attractive, while the deep-green, pinnate foliage imparts to the tree a somewhat unusual but taking appearance.
This is a small-growing shrub, with lanceolate and pointed leaves, that are remotely dentated. The flowers are not very showy, being of a yellowish-white colour and about an inch across. They are produced both terminal and axillary, and in fair abundance. The scarlet fruits are arranged in clusters, and when fully ripe are both showy and interesting.
The double-flowered varieties are very handsome, but they are more suitable for glass culture than planting in the open. Chili. Though sometimes seen growing out of doors, this is not to be recommended for general planting, it being best suited for greenhouse culture. Valdivia, 1845. A small-growing, Myrtle-like shrub, that is only hardy in favoured parts of the country.
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