62 THE BOOK OF SHRUBS 
and inserted in a shady border, and the latter sown in 
boxes under glass. 
Azara.—The species of azara do not form a very 
important group, but the low growing Azara microphylla 
is a distinct and elegant shrub with small dark green 
foliage, and useful for planting on the margin of the 
shrubbery. 
Berseris.—The berberis include some of the most 
attractive of the hardy shrubs with persistent leaves, 
being for the most part elegant in aspect and surprisingly 
beautiful when in bloom. They produce a pleasing effect 
whether arranged in small or medium-sized beds on the 
lawn, one kind in each, or planted singly, or in groups 
along the front of the border. While not requiring 
specially prepared soil, they make the most satisfactory 
growth when the beds and borders receive a liberal 
addition of leaf-mould, or other decayed vegetable 
matter previous to planting. 
The most useful for garden culture are: Berberis 
Darwini, an elegant species with small glistening green 
leaves and bright yellow flowers, which are produced in 
great abundance on the short spurs, and the whole 
length of the long slender shoots of the previous year. 
Even more elegant is B. stenophylla which is extremely 
graceful in growth, and has dark green leaves and rich 
orange flowers which are borne in great profusion. 
There are single and double-flowered forms of the last- 
named, and both should be grown in gardens of the 
smallest size as well as those of large area, 
Buxus or Box.—The variegated varieties of Buxus 
sempervirens are desirable for giving brightness to the 
shrubbery, and one or two of the green-leaved varieties 
are useful in the formal garden because of the readi- 
ness with which they can be kept to any desired 
size and shape. They will thrive in all descriptions 
of soil, and can be readily raised from cuttings which 
