Introduction 



derful Barberries, many pretty Cotoneasters, Deutzias, 

 Hydrangeas, Syringas, unique Viburnums, Buddleias, 

 and Spiraeas. 



From New Zealand appear some of our latest 

 and most popular acquisitions the Olearias, Shrubby 

 Veronicas and the Pittosporums, all exclusively native 

 to that land. 



A few belong to our continent of Europe the 

 Rosemary, Gorse, Common Syringa or Mock Orange, 

 the Laurustinus and the Common Barberry; while 

 some like Mezereon (Daphne), the Spurge Laurel, the 

 Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum), Broom and Gorse are 

 even native to Great Britain. 



The Hypericums are everywhere in the North 

 Temperate Zone. Spiraeas, Witch Hazels, Rhododen- 

 drons, Azaleas, grace both the New World and the 

 Orient. 



Large numbers of these varied genera, and often many 

 species in the genera, will grow in our gardens with- 

 out any special care. Many, hitherto unknown to the 

 average gardener, amateur or professional, will flourish 

 with only a little extra attention ; while some, generally 

 dismissed casually as not suited to our English climate, 

 respond generously to a genuine attempt to grow them. 

 If only one could sweep away nine-tenths of the gross- 

 feeding Laurels and Aucubas that crowd up our small 

 gardens, and replace them with gayer, lighter shrubs, 



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