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12 feet high, with large tri-pinnate leaves, composed of 

 numerous serrulate leaflets. The individual flowers are 

 small and whitish, but being borne in large-branched 

 panicles have a very imposing appearance. It is of free 

 growth, and produces suckers abundantly. 



Arbutus (Ericaceae)* See Pernettya. 



ARBUTUS ANDRACHNE. Levant, 1724. This Mediterra- 

 nean species is of stout growth, with narrow Laurel-like 

 leaves, reddish deciduous bark, and greenish-white flowers 

 that are produced freely in May. A hybrid form, said to 

 have originated between this species and A. Unedo, par- 

 takes in part of the nature of both shrubs, but the flowers 

 are larger than those of A. Unedo. Both thrive well in 

 light loamy soil. 



A. MENZIESII (syn A. procera.) Tall Strawberry Tree. 

 North-West America, 1827. This is hardy in many parts 

 of these islands, particularly maritime districts, and is 

 worthy of culture if only for the large racemose panicles 

 of deliciously-scented white flowers, and peculiar metallic- 

 green leaves. The fruit is orange-red, and only about half 

 the size of that of our commonly cultivated species. 



A. UNEDO. Strawberry Tree. Ireland. This is a 

 beautiful evergreen shrub or small-growing tree, some- 

 times fully 20 feet high, with ovate-lanceolate leaves, and 

 clusters of pure white or yellowish-tinged flowers appear- 

 ing in September and October. The bright scarlet fruit, 

 about the size of and resembling a strawberry, is highly 

 ornamental, and when borne in quantity imparts to the 

 plant an unusual and very attractive appearance. Generally 

 speaking, the Arbutus is hardy, although in inland situa- 

 tions it is sometimes killed to the ground in severe winters, 

 but, springing freely from the root, the plant soon becomes 

 re-established. In a young state it suffers too, but after 

 becoming established and a few feet high, the chances of 

 injury are greatly minimized. Three well-marked varieties 



