ILEX, continued 



I. crenata, var. microphylla. Small -leaved Japan Holly. This is the 

 form that has been most widely disseminated under the name of /. crenata, but 

 it is of a denser form and more rapid growth. The foliage is much smaller, 

 oblong, lanceolate and crenated. It makes a beautiful hedge, as it stands shearing 

 as well as the Box bush. We have specimens up to 7 feet in height, and though 

 we have watched it closely since 1892 we have never seen the foliage dis- 

 colored. A rare and beautiful sort, which we highly recommend. 



KALMIA. Laurel 



K. latifolia. Mountain Laurel. Early visitors to our mountain resorts 

 will remember with great pleasure the beautiful Mountain Laurel seen in pro- 

 fusion during June. The dainty rose-pink buds and cream-white flowers, 

 dashed with pink when in full bloom, contrast distinctly with the dark, glossy 

 green of its evergreen foliage. This plant ranks in beauty with the native 

 rhododendron, and with it forms a class that is distinctively American and of 

 the utmost value. Many an American citizen has learned to prize the native 

 "common" Laurel only after seeing how it is prized in the great European 

 gardens, where its value is fully understood. Transplants and thrives well 

 when nursery-grown. Our great planting of the Laurel in the open fields at 

 Andorra always excites enthusiasm when covered with beautiful bloom in 

 June. (See plate on page 35.) 



LEUCOTHOE 



L. Catesbaei; syn., Andromeda Catesbaei. Drooping Andromeda. One 

 of the best shade-enduring plants, and very useful for massing as an under- 

 growth. It is a hardy evergreen shrub, which grows in sprays from 2 to 4 

 feet long, close to the ground. It has long-pointed leaves of bronze-green, 

 which color beautifully during the winter months. In spring it bears small 

 white, wax-like flowers, delicate and very fragrant. (See plate on page 24.) 



LONICERA FRAGRANTISSIM A. See Deciduous Shrubs 



MAHONIA 



M. aquifolia. Holly-leaved Mahonia. A native species of medium size, 

 with shining, prickly leaves and showy, bright yellow flowers in May, succeeded 

 by bluish berries. Its handsome deep bronze-green glossy foliage and neat 

 habit render it very popular for decorative planting. It is very distinct and 

 pleasing in appearance. 



M. Japonica. Japanese Mahonia. A strong grower, with larger leaves 

 than M. aquifolia; the foliage is a bright green, does not bronze in winter, and 

 the yellow flowers in May are attractive. 



OSMANTHUS 



M. ilicifolia. Holly-like Osmanthus. A compact, dense shrub, with short, 

 stout branches. The leaves are oblong-ovate, stiff and spiny ; the color a deep 

 shining green. Does best in shaded or partially protected positions, and thrives 

 in a light soil. 



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