186 EVERGREENS. 



EVE 11 (J RE ENS. —WHAT SHALL AVE PLANT? 



Mr. BuisVs Catalogue. — {Concluded.) 



The Euonyimis, till last winter, was considered here so nearly liiirdy, as to be 

 adopted; it occasionally lost a limb, but was, last year, entirely destroyed; still, 

 it maybe a.cjaia planted, with a prospect of success; the green is much more 

 desiral)le than the variegated, and is a superb shrub. 



"T^Mon^/wi/.s-, Evergreen Chinese Spindle-Tree. A dwarf shrulj, lliat crows freely in tlio 

 shade or sun ; makes a beautiful hedge south of Philadeliihia, gmwiiig in any soil; height, 

 eight to ton feet. In ornamental gardening, it is with us as the Holly is in England, indis- 

 pensable. 



" Fitz-Roya Patagonica, a new Evergreen, with drooping branches ; supposed to be hardy 

 here. 



" I/ex, Holly. Beautiful Evergreens, that do well in Southern latitudes, and tolerably 

 h'ardy in this vicinity, when protected from the sun in winter. For diversity of character 

 and i)eauty of foliage, no family surpasses it ; it delights in rich soil ; many varieties, and 

 our native Opaca not to be forgotten. 



"Jiiniperus. The Juniper is a very classical plant, being frequently mentioned by, and 

 hichly esteemed amongst the ancients. It luxuriates in every temperate country, even on 

 the most barren soils, being an important feature iu all rugged countries — growing on any 

 soil or situation, even under the drip of trees. The plants generally attain a height of ten 

 to twenty feet ; many varieties. 



" Kalmia, Sheep Laurel. The broad-leaved Sheep Laurel, or Kalmia latifolia, is common 

 in all moist or shady woods of the Middle and Eastern States. Its beautifully white and 

 pink crimped blossoms resting on a bed of the richest green, are truly elegant. A dwarf 

 bush. 



" Laurus, Laurel Bay. Plants with very thick, coriaceous leaves, generally of a spicy 

 fragrance ; grow well in any soil, but are too tender for culture in the Middle States ; height, 

 from six to twelve feet. 



" Ligustrum, Prim or Privet. Shrubs with beautiful, dark, shining green leaves : they 

 are often sheared into various forms, and make very agreeable fancy hedges ; will grow in 

 shade or sunshine ; in height, from six to twelve feet. 



" Libocedrus, chiliensis. This genus is closely related to Tliuja, very recently introduced 

 from the mountains of Chili ; it has a beautiful silvery soft green appearance, and will grow 

 from ten to fifteen feet ; scarce yet. 



" Magnolia, the Tree Laurel of the South. "Whether regarded for the richness of its foliage, 

 the beauty of its flower, or the majestic habit of the tree, it has no superior, and is every- 

 where hardy south of Philadelphia and Cincinnati. It attains a height of forty to eighty 

 feet ; requires deep, rich soil. , 



"Mespilus, Pyracantha, or Evergreen Thorn. There is not a more beautiful plant during 

 our autumnal and early winter months ; neither is there a more neglected one than the 

 present subject ; thickly studded with its beautiful coral berries, it forms a very attractive 

 bush or pillar. 



" Pliilesia. A very limited and little known family of plants. This is the first species of 

 the genus introduced to this country. The plant has a high reputation in Euroi)e ; we hope 

 it may prove as popular here. The foliage is neat, and the flower large in proportion. 

 Buxifolia, Buxus, or Box-leaved, small. 



" Picca, Balsam Fir. This tribe differs in its natural habitat from Abies or Spruce, from 

 its growing in lower situations, and will luxuriate in rich moisture where Abies would die ; 

 they will grow from 50 to 200 feet high. Balsamea, Balm of (Jilead Fir. Cephalonica, Black 

 Silver Fir. 7'>a2ern', Frazer's, ditto. iVo?<i7js, a very symmetrical, majestic tree. Pectinata, 

 Silver Fir. P/cAta, Pitch Silver Fir. Ptnrfroiw, Tooth-leaved Silver Fir. Pi'nsopo, the Spanish 

 Silver Fir. Webhiana, the Purple-Coned Silver Fir. 



" Piniis, Pine-Tree. The Pine-tree grows in every region of the world, from the waves of 

 the ocean to the icy regions of perpetual snow. All the species belonging to the genus are 

 distinguished by the great length of their leaves, which are jjroduced in bundles of two, 

 three, or five, inclosed in a sheath. The cones also are generally erect. The trees, judici- 

 selected, are suitable for planting in every situation ; they generally attain a height of 



