TREES AND SHRUBS FOR GARDEN AND PARK. 



a new broad-leaved variety, called B. s. latifolia nova, which is darker in colour Evergreen 

 than the preceding. Another very useful variety is B. s. myrtifolia, while quite a shrubs. 

 large number of varieties of B. sempervirens are offered by nurserymen. The 

 " Edging Box," is B. s. suffruticosa. T.S. 



EUONYMUS, a class of shrubs which is indispensable for planting in seaside or town 

 gardens. In London, there are few if any shrubs which succeed so well, whilst 

 the number of diverse varieties almost makes it possible to make an effective 

 plantation by their use alone. E. japonicus is the evergreen type. It is not 

 necessary to name any of the varieties, as they are all good and effective. E. 

 radicans and its varieties should be used for low carpet shrubberies or as a border. 

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ILEX (Holly). Hollies are of all evergreen shrubs the most reliable. Their extreme 

 hardiness in all sorts of positions, their power to withstand smoke and chemicals, 

 and the fact that, whilst preferring a moderately heavy loam, they succeed on almost 

 any soil, growing in shade or sun, coupled with their power to withstand strong 

 draughts and biting winds, gives them a unique position among evergreen shrubs. 

 Moreover, hollies are interesting from the fact that they are truly British, 

 most of the varieties having sprung from the common Ilex Aquifolium. From the 

 numerous varieties now grown only a few are selected, but this list will be found 

 quite long enough for practical purposes. Taking the green varieties first, the 

 following are all good. S.T.U. 



ILEX AQUIFOLIUM, The " Common Holly," invaluable ILEX A. FRUCTOLUTEO, yellow berried. This variety 

 for hedges. has the attraction of bearing its beautiful 



,, A. BALEARICA. yellow berries on very young plants, but apart 



,, A. CONTORT A (Corkscrew Holly). This variety from this it is an excellent green holly. 



is of moderate growth and compact. ,, A. LAURIFOLIA. Of all the green hollies this is 



A. DONNINGTONENSIS. An excellent variety for the handsomest, its fine dark glossy leaves 



withstanding the smoke of towns. giving it a massiveness which renders it a 



,, DAHOON OR I. A. SCOTICA. A very hardy very desirable subject for the back of the 



smooth-leaved variety. shrubbery borders. 



A. FEROX (Hedgehog Holly), a dwarf variety MADERIENSE. Bears handsome red berries on 



with very prickly leaves. The plant is of young plants. 



very compact habit, more inclined to make ,, MINORCA, syn. balearica. A small-leaved variety, 



a spreading than an upright bush. excellent for borders. 



,, A. HODGKINSII. Probably the best of the broad- ,, MYRTIFOLIA, Myrtle-leaved. Also a small-leaved 



leaved varieties, and one which is a great variety : the stems of this holly add much 



favourite with all town gardeners. It is a to its effectiveness. 



sturdy grower and makes a very hand- ,, PLATYPHYLLA. A variety introduced from the 



some shrub. Canary Islands. 



The following are gold and silver variegated varieties : 

 ILEX AQUIFOLIUM ARGENTEA MEDIO-PICTA, " Silver ILEX A. AUREA PENDULA, " Waterer's Gold Weep- 



Milkmaid," a great favourite. ing." 



A. ARGENTEA REGINA " Silver Queen," the best A. FLAVESCENS, " Moonlight." 



of the silver Hollies. ,, A. FEROX ARGENTEA, " Silver Hedgehog Holly " 



A. ARGENTEA MARGINATA. ,, A. HANDSWORTHIENSIS, " HandSWOrth New Sil- 



A. AUREA REGINA, " Golden Queen." This may ver." 



be regarded as the finest of all the variegated A. LATIFOLIA AUREO-MARGINATA. 



Hollies, and makes a splendid tree, as the ,, A. WATERIANA. 



leaves are large and of a beautiful golden 

 colour. 



LAURUSTINUS. See Viburnum tinus under flowering shrubs. 



LAVANDULA (or Lavender). No garden which seeks the beauty of homeliness can dispense 

 with the beautiful gray-leaved bushes of Lavender and its becoming associate Rose- 

 mary, which give out their sweet odours when rubbed, and have the added charm 

 of their blue-gray flowers. They are quite acquisitions for hot, sandy soils and are 



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