BROAD-LEAVED EVERGREEN TREES 



HESE beautiful trees add wonderfully to the attractiveness and winter aspect of 

 lawn and garden. Wherever it is possible to grow them they should be freely 

 planted. Several of the species are ordinarily difficult to transplant, but our trees are 

 so carefully prepared and frequently transplanted that success is practically insured. In 

 some instances we pick off the leaves before shipping, in order to prevent unnecessary 

 evaporation of the sap during transit and the time necessary for the trees to become 

 reestablished. 



thrive in most soils, but reach their largest propor- 

 tions in moist rich loam. A situation in partial 

 shade is desirable, by reason of the added lustre 

 and brilliancy attained by the foliage under such 

 conditions. Other species will be found under 

 "Broad-leaved Evergreen Shrubs," "Deciduous 

 Shrubs" and "Deciduous Trees." 



I. aquifolium. ENGLISH, OR EUROPEAN HOLLY. A 

 small tree or shrub of pyramidal outline, native of 

 Europe and Asia. Leaves persistent, deep green and 

 shining, the margins wavy and bearing spine-tipped 

 teeth. Fruit scarlet, glossy. A very beautiful object, 

 especially in winter, when the glossy green leaves con- 

 trast with the fiery-colored berries. Excellent for the 

 South but needs protection in the Middle and Northern 

 States. 



I. aquifolium aureo-regina. VARIEGATED HOLLY. 

 Leaves ovate, spiny-toothed, mottled with gray and 

 green and with a broad yellow border. Very striking. 



I. aquifolium ferox. HEDGEHOG HOLLY. Leaves with 

 spine-toothed borders, and numerous small spines 

 growing from the upper surface. Curious and interest- 

 ing. 



I. aquifolium hastata. HALBERT-LEAVED HOLLY. 

 Leaves halbert-shaped, with 2 to 4 large spines on each 

 side at the base. A remarkably distinct form. 



I. aquifolium laurifolia. ENTIRE-LEAVED HOLLY. 

 Leaves ovate, glossy green, without spines. Of strange 

 aspect. 



I. cornula. CHINESE HOLLY. A broad-leaved ever- 

 green shrub or small tree with spreading branches. 

 Native of Northern China. Leaves oblong, dark glossy- 

 green, the margins bearing several strong spines. 

 Berries in clusters, bright scarlet. A beautiful object 

 for Southern gardens. 



I. crenata. JAPANESE HOLLY. An intricately branched 

 evergreen shrub or small tree. Native of Japan. 

 Leaves small, in size and shape similar to those of the 

 Boxwood, deep lustrous green. Berries black. Excel- 

 lent for hedge plants or specimens. Withstands tem- 

 peratures of ten degrees below zero. 



I. opaca. AMERICAN HOLLY. A handsome broad- 

 leaved evergreen tree, familiar to the majority of 

 Americans as Christmas Holly. Distributed from New 

 England to Florida, westward to Missouri and Texas. 



Buxus The Box 

 Tree 



This hardy tree thrives in almost 

 any well-drained soil. A position in 

 partial shade is advantageous, as 

 under such conditions the foliage 

 assumes a more verdant and glossy 

 lustre. In the extreme North, protection from cold 

 winds and direct sun rays in winter is desirable. 



Buxus arborescens. TREE Box. A small intricately 

 branched tree of great beauty. Native of Europe and 

 the Orient. Universally used in the Middle and South- 

 ern states as an ornament to the home grounds. Splen- 

 did colonial results are possible by the free use of this 

 evergreen. 



Eriobotrya The Loquat Tree 



A handsome little tree extensively cultivated in 

 the South, both for ornament and utility. It thrives 

 best in moist loamy soil and in its northern range 

 of usefulness should be afforded protection from 

 cold winds. 



Eriobotrya japonica. LOQUAT, OR JAPANESE MEDLAR. 

 A small tree with thick evergreen leaves, glossy green 

 above, rusty pubescent beneath. Flowers white, in 

 terminal rusty-woolly clusters, large and fragrant, pro- 

 duced in late summer and autumn and frequently until 

 the approach of winter. Fruit pear-shaped, about the 

 size of a plum, bright yellow, of an agreeable acid 

 flavor, ripening from the end of February until April. 

 Fruitful only in the South, but otherwise hardy as far 

 north as Washington and Tennessee. A large-fruited 

 variety known as the Giant Medlar has fruits about 

 four times as large as the typical form, and is highly 

 prized in the South. 



Ilex The Holly Trees 



Hollies are seen at their best only when planted 

 in groups or colonies, where both the pistillate and 

 staminate forms may be closely associated. They 



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