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as by such treatment the growths will become thickly 

 studded with pure white fruits. S. orbiculatus varie- 

 gatus is a very pretty, somewhat slow-growing golden- 

 leaved shrub, and should be planted in an open 

 position. It has a tendency to revert back to the 

 green form. Shoots of the type should be kept cut 

 away. This should be slightly pruned in spring, and 

 when leggy cut to the ground. 



EVERGREENS 



BERBERIS (syn. MAHONIA) AQUIFOLIUM, or Holly- 

 leaved Barberry, is too well known to need much 

 description. It is one of the most useful and 

 accommodating of shrubs, and will succeed in almost 

 any soil, and either in the open or under the shade 

 of trees is quite at home. For clothing banks few 

 things can equal it, and when thus used should be 

 pruned close to the ground after flowering. It 

 should be planted when in a small state 18 inches 

 apart, choosing the beginning of April for the pur- 

 pose. It should be cut to the ground each year 

 after planting. 



Box. The entire Box family is excellent for 

 grouping when the soil is suitable, but it is waste of 

 time to attempt planting it in large quantities unless 

 the position and soil agree with it. A light surface, 

 with a chalky sub-soil, is what it enjoys. 



LAURELS. The two best Laurels are Primus 

 Laurocerasus caucasica, the hardiest of the whole 

 family, and rotundifolia. The former may be 

 severely pruned and is excellent for clothing large 



