EVERGREENS. 161 



inch wide at the base, and gradually narrowing to the 

 point. They have the same odour when bruised as the 

 Sweet Bay. Plants are as yet rare ; but when it is 

 more generally known, it must be admired for its 

 unique appearance. A tall tree. 



LARDIZABALA. 



LARDIZABALA BITERNATA. Ruiz and Pawn. 



The few evergreen climbers which our gardens 

 possess render any acquisition to the number of great 

 value. This plant is highly attractive both for its fine 

 foliage and drooping racemes of dark purple flowers. 

 It is very hardy, a rapid grower, will cover a large 

 space, and is not particular as to soil or situation. 



LIGUSTRUM Tournefort. 



(Privet.) 



LIGUSTRUM JAPONTCUM. Thunberg. 



(Japanese Privet.) 

 SYN. Ligustrum latifolivm. Vitman. 



A shrub six or eight feet high, with large, thick, 

 ovate leaves of a beautiful green. Very distinct, and 

 at present but little known in gardens. 



