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THORN, EVERGREEN (Pyracantha coccined). Spring shrub with roundish, 

 glossy, deep-green leaves becoming bronze in winter. Umbels of 

 white flowers in May, followed by clusters of very brilliant orange 

 fruits in fall and winter, which are much sought by birds. 6 feet. 

 Var. Lalandi is more vigorous, with slender branches, and hardier; 

 suitable for covering walls, and probably is the more commonly 

 grown. 



YEW, CANADIAN (Taxus Canadensis). Creeping undergrowth shrub 

 with pretty red berries. Extremely hardy. Invaluable for car- 

 peting in the colder regions. Easily transplanted when young and 



may be raised from seed. , JAPANESE (T. cuspidata). The 



best substitute for the English yew, 15 feet high, 21 feet wide. Per- 

 fectly hardy, where as the English (T. baccata) is too delicate, needing 



winter protection. , DWARF JAPAN (T. cuspid 'at a, var. brevi- 



folia). 3 feet high with spread of several feet, is a reliable dwarf. 

 Foliage dark green. 



