Ilex The Inkberry, or 

 Winterberry 



An evergreen shrub of great hardiness and adap- 

 tability. It thrives in sandy soil, either in sun or 

 partial shade, and is admirably adapted for rock- 

 eries or border planting. 



Ilex Jlabra. INKBERRY, OR WINTERBERRY. An up- 

 right, much-branched shrub, seldom attaining in culti- 

 vation more than 2 to 4 feet in height. Occurs naturally 

 from Massachusetts to the Gulf. Leaves dark green 

 and shining above, pale beneath, retaining their bril- 

 liancy throughout the winter. Berries black. 



Illicium The Anise Tree 



A handsome broad-leaved evergreen with aro- 

 matic twigs and foliage. It is frequently planted in 

 California and the South, and thrives in porous 

 loamy soils. 



Illicium anisatum (7. religiosum). ANISE TREE. 

 Leaves thick and leathery, bright green, emitting an 

 anise-like fragrance when bruised. Flowers with numer- 

 ous narrow petals, yellowish. Native of Japan. 



Kalmia The American 

 Laurels 



Beautiful evergreen shrubs with showy flowers. 

 The Mountain Laurel is one of the most ornamental 

 shrubs in cultivation, and its liberal use makes 



possible some of the most enchanting results 

 Kalmias thrive in porous or loamy soils, especially 

 those containing leaf-mould or woods earth. A 

 mulch of forest leaves or pine needles is beneficial, 

 preventing the rapid evaporation of moisture and 

 sudden changes of temperature from affecting the 

 roots. Either massed, in groups, or as single speci- 

 mens, the floral effects are most beautiful, and we 

 confidently recommend these valuable hardy plants. 



Kalmia aogustifolia. NARROW- LEAVED LAUREL. A 

 dwarf shrub somewhat resembling the better known 

 broad-leaved variety. Grows naturally from Hudson's 

 Bay to Georgia. Flowers wheel-shaped, rosy purple 

 with crimson marks, borne in great profusion. 



K latifolia. MOUNTAIN LAUREL, OR CALICO BUSH. 

 One of the most attractive of broad-leaved evergreens, 

 both on account of its wide, dark green and glossy 

 leaves, and for its masses of showy pink or rose-colored 

 flowers which appear in greatest profusion in early 

 summer. It is found growing from Nova Scotia to 

 Florida, and seems to endure all conditions of climate. 



Leucothoe The Evergreen 

 Leucothoes 



Graceful and desirable shrubs with brilliant 

 evergreen foliage and showy flowers. They thrive 

 in moist porous soils, especially those containing 

 leaf-mould or woods earth. A mulch of forest 

 leaves or similar material adds greatly to their com- 

 fort and development. In the selection of a site, a 

 northern exposure should be chosen, but failing in 



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