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hand side as you approach the building: Chamaecyparis pisifera 
squarrosa, and its dwarf form Vettchii; Chamaecyparis pisifera 
plumosa,; Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera; Pinus montana Mughus; 
Psuedotsuga mucronata; Ilex crenata. 
As a feature in formal surroundings, Ilex crenata is very effec- 
tive, its neat appearance and clean green color especially adapting 
it to this purpose. The use of it in this way may be seen illus- 
trated around the fountain enclosure at the foot of the approach 
to the Museum. Combinations of this with coniferous ever- 
greens may also be seen there. 
A group including both evergreens and deciduous plants with 
bright berries can be obtained by employing the following: Pinus 
Cembra or P. Peuce; Chamaecyparis pisifera filifera aurea; Odos- 
temon nutkanus; Azalea amoena; Ilex crenata; Symphoricarpos 
occidentalis; Berberis Thunbergit; Juniperus nana; Juniperus chin- 
ensis procumbens or Juniperus prostrata. If the Japanese barberry 
can be so placed as to contrast with the pines, the brightness of 
its berries will be emphasized during the winter. 
For mass effect, though not so satisfactory as single specimens, 
the osiers, members of the genus Cornus, are available. Planted 
in groups of 10 plants or more they are very striking. 
Eliminating the conifers entirely and employing only broad- 
leaved evergreens and deciduous shrubs, a combination may be 
formed with the following which will give satisfaction in the fall 
with brilliant foliage, in the winter with bright-colored berries, 
and in the summer with attractive flowers: Azalea amoena, of 
which there are several forms with bright flowers which appear 
about May; Rhododendron maximum, which flowers late in June 
or early in July, or Rhododendron catawbiense, which puts forth 
its flowers in June; Odostemon nutkanus, with bunches of yellow 
flowers in May; Kalmia latifolia, with its charming flowers in 
late May and June; Leucothoé Catesbaei, with flowers in May; 
Berberis Thunbergii, its perennial attractiveness eady de. 
scribed; Euonymous alatus, with its bright fall foliage; Ilex ver- 
ticillata or Ilex serrata; Ilex opaca; Symphoricarpos occidentalis. 
The above groups may be used with great effect as settings 
for herbaceous gardens, forming delightful backgrounds for such 
purposes. 
