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R. dauricum atrovirens is quite distinct from any of the other species. 

 It has small box-like foliage, exhibiting its purple blossoms very early in the 

 spring, in favourable weather, and is vei7 beautiful. The above kinds, with 

 many other varieties, make splendid grass plants, but should be thrown into 

 groups by themselves, or with the azalea. 



The Yew, (Tarns). The Irish Yew (Taxus Hibernica) is an upright, 

 dark, glossy, sombre, and hardy evergreen shrub. Its close compact habit 

 adapts it well for the lawn in confined spots, in points of beds dividing two 

 walks. There are several other fine varieties of yews particularly worthy of 

 notice as grass plants, such as Taxus Japonica, T. devastonii, T. Harringtonii, 

 and T. elegantissima. 



The Common Yew (Taxus Vaccata) is a fine evergreen low tree, and makes 

 a handsome feathery grass plant; but, owing to its sombre appearance, lew 

 only ought to appear prominent. It is suitable for masking out objects, as 

 well as a valuable, indeed one of the best, undergrowths we have. Besides, it 

 is useful in destroying the earthy parts of shrubberies. The gold and silver- 

 leaved varieties make veiy pleasing associates for the common yew, as well as 

 the savin and juniper. 



The Laurustine (Viburnum tinus) is a highly beautiful, large, evergreen, 

 winter-flowering shrub, forming a thick but loose irregular bush, fitted for 

 blockading and varying the lawn, or destroying the edge-line of shrub beds. 

 It is liable to be injured in very severe winters, and therefore should not be 

 placed in bleak situations. A group of two or three will be in character 

 with a red cedar, or an upright and spreading cypress, rising out of the midst 

 of them. Small and larger groups may be formed without any other associates. 



