138 EVERGREENS. 



It is rather tender, and requires a rich, deep, and rather 

 dry soil. 



CERASUS ILICIFOLIA. 



(Holly-leaved Cherry.) 



From California. A handsome shrub, with deep 

 green shining leaves, very much serrated, resembling 

 the Holly. Bears fruit like small plums, which are 

 highly esteemed by the natives of the country where it 

 is found, and which Hartweg, who discovered it, 

 describes as having a fine flavour. Yery hardy, and 

 promises to be an acquisition to our hardy evergreen 

 plants. 



CERASUS LAUROCERASUS. Loiselewr Deslongchamps. 

 (Common Laurel.) 



Of this useful and well-known shrub there are two 

 or three varieties, differing in the size of their leaves ; 

 there is also a variegated kind, but they can only be 

 considered as curiosities, and in no way superseding 

 the species. It is not so hardy as the Portugal Laurel, 

 as in very severe seasons it is often much damaged by 

 frost, while the latter never is. It succeeds very well 

 beneath the shade and drip of other trees, which quality 

 renders it valuable for undergrowth. As a hedge 

 plant too it is favourably known. 



CERASUS LUSITANICA. Loiseleur Deslongchamps. 



(Portugal Laurel.) 

 Both this and the next named are too well known to 



