Magnolia grandiflora. — This most magnificent of all flowering evergreens is per 

 fectly hardy. There are many specimens from four to ten feet in height. I lately 

 had the pleasure of seeing one twenty feet in height, with a stem two feet in circumfer- 

 ence, which produces many hundreds of its fragrant flowers annually. It is sheltered 

 on the north by buildings, but has no protection from the morning sun, which, in 

 winter, slightly injures young plants. There are several varieties, as Prwcox, Exrnouthii, 

 &c., equally hardy, notwithstanding they are rarely seen in shrubberries. 



Crat^gus pyracaxtha — Evergreen Thorn — is one of the most beautiful irregular 

 growing shrubs that we possess. Its beautiful, shining, deep-colored foliage, covered 

 with white flowers in the latter part of summer, and followed with a profusion of scarlet 

 berries which are retained throughout the winter, are additional recommendations for 

 its general introduction. 



Buxus SEMPERViRENS. — The varieties of Tree Box are in the highest degree eligible. 

 The variegated-leaved has a pleasing effect in a winter landscape, when properly 

 introduced. 



CoTONEASTER BuxiFOLiA, and C. MicROPHYLLA are bcautiful evergreens of humble 

 growth. They are admirably adapted for covering rockeries, or planting on the north 

 side of walls. They will turn brown in winter under full exposure to the sun. Their 

 fruit is also ornamental. 



EuoNYMus Japonicus. — This is a splendid evergreen when planted on well drained 

 soil, otherwise the points of the young shoots will be destroyed during winter. The 

 golden and silver variegated are equally hard}', and may be rendered very effective in 

 composition. 



Genista scoparium — Common Broom — is a very useful undergrowth. It is per- 

 fectly hardy. As an evergreen, its close habit renders it effective. It blooms profusely 

 and is a valuable addition to our flowering shrubs. 



Ilex aquifolium — Englhh Holly. — There is a specimen here fifteen feet in height, 

 a perfect pyramid of foliage. There are many single specimens about. The varieties 

 are also well represented and seem equally at home. I have seen a plant of /. latifoUa 

 that stood one winter, but doubt its ability to get over the present one. The native 

 Holly is equally ornamental. It likes shade when young. 



AcuDA Japonic A. — There are many individual specimens in gardens. It requires 

 continual shade. The summer sun seems more hurtful than the frosts of winter. Its 

 beautiful foliage affords a pleasing feature, and might be more frequently introduced in 

 shady places. 



Cerasus lusitanica — Portugal Laurel — is not plentiful, but there are several 

 plants which have stood out for some years. They are shaded on the south, and give 

 hopes of proving perfectly hardy in such a position. The plants alluded to are in lux- 

 uriant health. 



Cerasus lalho-cerasus — Cherry^ or English Laurel. — This plant is also rather 

 scarce ; but from what I have seen, there seems no reason to doubt of its success, if 

 properly situated. Much depends on aspect. Let it be introduced under the shade 

 and shelter of trees, and plenty of leaves thrown around it during winter, and my ju-es- 

 ent impression is that it will be as perfectly at home in such situations as our common 

 sheep laurel. There are j)lants here, five and six feet high, in perfect health. 



Kalmia latifolia — Common Laurel. — It would be difficult to point out a more 



