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12 feet high, with large tri-pinnate leaves, composed of 

 numerous serrulate leaflets. The individual flowers are 

 small and whitish, but being borne in large-branched 

 panicles have a very imposing appearance. It is of free 

 growth, and produces suckers abundantly. 



Arbutus (Ericaceae), See Pernettya. 



Aebutus Andeachne. — Levant, 1724. This Mediterra- 

 nean species is of stout growth, with narrow Laurel-like 

 leaves, reddish deciduous bark, and greenish-white flowers 

 that are produced freely in May. A hybrid form, said to 

 have originated between this species and A. Unedo, par- 

 takes in part of the nature of both shrubs, but the flowers 

 are larger than those of A. Unedo. Both thrive well in 

 light loamy soil. 



A. Menzibsii {syn A.procera.) — Tall Strawberry Tree. 

 North-West America, 1827. This is hardy in many parts 

 of these islands, particularly maritime districts, and is 

 worthy of culture if only for the large racemose panicles 

 of deliciously-scented white flowers, and peculiar metallic- 

 green leaves. The fruit is orange-red, and only about half 

 the size of that of our commonly cultivated species. 



A. Unedo. — Strawberry Tree. Ireland. This is a 

 beautiful evergreen shrub or small-growing tree, some- 

 times fully 20 feet high, with ovate-lanceolate leaves, and 

 clusters of pure white or yellowish-tinged flowers appear- 

 ing in September and October. The bright scarlet fruit, 

 about the size of and resembling a strawberry, is highly 

 ornamental, and when borne in quantity imparts to the 

 plant an unusual and very attractive appearance. Generally 

 speaking, the Arbutus is hardy, although in inland situa- 

 tions it is sometimes killed to the ground in severe winters, 

 but, springing freely from the root, the plant soon becomes 

 re-established. In a young state it suffers too, but after 

 becoming established and a few feet high, the chances of 

 injury are greatly minimized. Three well-marked varieties 



