354 THE CULTIVATED EVERGREENS 



BROAD-LEAVED EVERGREEN SHRUBS FOR THE 

 MIDDLE WEST.— Bollinger 



This distinct group of ornamental species is indispensable, 

 not only for their foliage and flower effect in the summer, but 

 also for their evergreen character. None is strictly hardy in 

 the North and Northwest, yet with a little care and patience 

 a few can be grown in well-protected sections. 



Mahonia Aquifolium is a native evergreen shrub about two 

 to three feet high, with shining prickly leaves of a deep bronze- 

 green color. The bright yellow flowers in May are succeeded 

 by small blue berries. It is propagated from seeds or hardwood 

 cuttings. Mahonia Bealii is a small-sized shrub growing to the 

 height of about two to three feet. It succeeds well in shady 

 locations. This species requires protection in winter and should 

 be planted in sandy loam with perfect drainage. 



Berheris ilicifolia is an erect shrub about four feet high with 

 prickly leaves, yellow blossoms in spring, followed by blue 

 berries in fall. 



Cotoneaster huxifolia is a low-growing evergreen shrub with 

 oval box-like foliage. The white flowers appear in May and 

 are followed by showy crimson fruits, which hang on all winter, 

 giving it an attractive appearance. For winter effect it is one of 

 the best. Cotoneaster microphylla is a low prostrate shrub 

 densely branched. The leaves are small, shining above, and 

 pubescent beneath. Flowers are inconspicuous, followed by red 

 berries. Both varieties are perfectly hardy in the Northwest 

 and are propagated from seeds. They like a moist clay loam. 



Leucothoe Catesbcei is much planted in shady situations. 

 The shining dark green leaves color in brilliant shades of bronze 

 in the autumn. In the spring it bears small, white, wax-like 

 flowers, delicate and fragrant. It grows three to four feet high. 

 It thrives in clay loam and is propagated by root-cuttings. 



