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In high, exposed situations it becomes a dwarf 

 shrub. At Scarborough it succeeds fairly well if 

 not in too exposed a situation. It is very hardy 

 inland, but does not appear to be very partial to 

 sea atmosphere. At Fyling Hall the trees are 

 subject to a blight from this cause, which destroys 

 all the foliage and often kills trees even up to 

 fifteen years old. The common species and all 

 the Betulas thrive in almost any soil, but those 

 of a light sandy character suit them best. 

 Deciduous ; indigenous to Britain. 



Birch. See Betula. 



Bird Cherry. See Cerasus Padus. 



Bhotan Pine. See Pinus excelsa. 



Black Pine. See Pinus austriaca. 



Blackthorn. See Prunus spinosa. 



Box. See Buxus. 



Broom. See Cytisus Scoparius. 



Buckthorn. See Rhamnus. 



Buckthorn, Sea. See Hippophae. 



Burgundy Pitch Tree. See Picea excelsa. 



Butcher s Broom. See Ruscus aculeatus. 



Buxus sempervirens, Common Box. This 

 popular shrub will succeed in any light, free, or 

 well-drained soil. It succeeds well by the seaside, 

 under partial shelter, at Scarborough. At Fyling, 

 Mr. Barry says he has not tested it thoroughly, 

 but he has had no specimens spoilt by the north- 

 east winds, and should rank it with Aucuba above 



