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USES. The variegated box on its own creates a very fine impression in winter 

 groves. It also can be planted in coverts where it will provide convenient shelter for 

 game. 



The wood of this shrub is heavy and very hard, which makes it valuable for wood 

 carvers, inlay, and lathe workers. 



Some doctors substitute boxwood sawdust for that of guaiac wood in sudorific 

 infusions. The fetid oil that it yields is good for epilepsy, flushes, and toothaches. 



CULTIVATION. The box spreads via seeds that sprout in woodlands without any 

 attention at all. It's propagated in the shade and in fresh soil from cuttings as well as from 

 layers and rooted shoots. Boxes in flower gardens must be pruned with shears every year 

 so that they flourish for a long time and make attractive borders. 



KEY TO PLATE. 



1. Common box. 2. Female flower. 3. Male flower. 4. Same, opened up. 5. Fruit. 



