34 THE BLOSSOM CIRCLE OF THE YEAR 



of an infinite number of broad-leaved evergreens that grow easily 

 and thrive well we have not time to wish for the Rhododendrons 

 of other climes. 



Not the least charm of the gardens of Tea Olives, Oleasters, 

 Pittosporums, Eriobotryas, Laurustinus and Abelias is the char- 

 acteristic fragrance of all the varieties. Another striking merit 

 is the beauty of the fruit of almost all of them. The scarlet 

 berries of the Hollies, the orange clusters of the Hawthorn berries, 

 the purple and black of the Privets, the clear blue of the Mahonia, 

 the rosy-tipped buds of the Laurustinus, that show even while 

 the black berries are on the plants, add brightness to the garden 

 picture and make even Winter gay. From the creamy white 

 of the Tea Olive and the dainty blush-tinted Abelia and the 

 golden-hearted Tea blossoms, through the galaxy of Spring flow- 

 ers to the starry Oleanders that come in Midsummer, down to 

 the scarlet berries of the Hollies and the tawny clusters of the 

 Thorns of the Autumn days, and on again through the years, 

 always and all the time our broad-leaved evergreen flora fur- 

 nishes wonderful interest, fragrance and beauty. 



