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Of Evergreens, besides . the Common Laurel (Prunus 

 Laurocerasus) and the Portugal Laurel (P. Lusitanica), 

 we have noticed the American Arborvitse (Thuja occiden- 

 talis), as adapted to large masses of shrubs; and the 

 Chinese Arborvitse (T. orientalis), whose size and mode of 

 growth fit it for smaller compartments. The different 

 varieties of Rhamnus Alaternus, and the species of Phil- 

 lyrea and Juniperus, have long and deservedly been favorite 

 evergreens. The Sweet Bay (Laurus nobilis), in favorable 

 situations, rises into a handsome shrub or low tree, and 

 may convey to the student of the classics an idea of the 

 Delphic laurel. The Strawberry tree (Arbutus Unedo), a 

 native of Ireland as well as of the south of Europe, will 

 always find a place as one of the most elegant of plants, 

 equally beautiful as regards foliage, flower, and fruit ; nor 

 should its compatriot, the Irish Yew, ascending like the 

 pillared cypress, be forgotten. The Cypress itself, though 

 rather a denizen of the park, may be sparingly introduced* 

 The Laurustinus (Viburnum Tinus), with blossoms ap- 

 proaching the snow in whiteness, enlivens the winter season, 

 when little else is in flower in the shrubbery. The Swedish 

 and Irish Junipers deserve a place. Different species of 

 Daphne will not be forgotten ; it may be sufficient to 

 enumerate pontica, collina, Cneorum, and hybrida. Several 

 species of Berberis deserve places ; in particular, B. aqui- 

 folia, glumacea, dulcis, and repens, which are not only 

 elegant but very hardy. For a long time, the seasons re- 

 commended for the planting of evergreens were either the 

 spring or the autumn ; but experience (as fully shown by 

 Mr. William M'Nab in his Treatise on the subject) has 

 proved that the winter is the safest and most appropriate 

 period of the year. The fragrant jasmine (Jasminum 

 officinale) ought not to be forgotten. It is admirably 



