Other Evergreens 



Pernettya mucronata forms a dense growing 

 shrub 2 to 3 feet high, with tiny leaves and white 

 flowers, followed by ornamental fruits which ripen 

 in autumn. The fruits are red, purple, pink 

 or white in colour. 



Phillyraea. A useful genus of evergreen shrubs 

 allied to the Privets. Several sorts grow into 

 very large and ornamental bushes. The best are 

 P. angustifolia and variety rosmarinifolia, P. 

 decora, P. latifolia, and P. media. 



Pieris. A genus allied to the Heaths and 

 kindred plants, all of which require the same 

 conditions. Three useful species are grown, 

 floribunda, japonica, and formosa. The latter 

 is tender and is unsuitable for any but the milder 

 counties. 



Rhamnus Alaternus grows into a large bush, but 

 is not of special interest. The variety angusti- 

 folia has small leaves and is of rather dwarf habit. 

 A form of this with silver variegated leaves is a 

 distinct and pretty shrub. 



Rosmarinus officinalis. This is well known as 

 the " Rosemary/' It is usually grown on account 

 of its fragrance. 



Ruscus. The various members of this family 

 are useful shade plants. All are comparatively 

 dwarf growers. The best are R. aculeatus, the 

 " Butcher's Broom," and R. Hypoglossum. 



Veronica. The numerous species of New 

 Zealand, shrubby Veronicas are suitable for the 



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