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Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel). 



ILEX crenata latifolia (Japanese Tree Holly). 



A tall, free growing evergreen with dense foliage of 

 narrow, rich green leaves. Of upright growth, makes 

 either an excellent specimen or hedge plant. 



I. crenata microphylla (Littleleaf Japanese 

 Holly). A much branched shrub of irregular out- 

 line, crowded with small, shining, dark green leaves. 

 As a specimen it makes a stiff, picturesque appear- 

 ance but since it stands shearing so well it is usually 

 used for hedge or base plantings around taller ever- 

 greens or buildings. 



I. glabra (Inkberry). A bush of dense, twiggy 

 habit and small, lustrous, black-green foliage. Small, 

 white, and star-like flowers, followed by beautiful 

 black berries. One of the few broad-leaved ever- 

 greens capable of withstanding severe New England 

 winters. Not only handsome when massed, but 

 makes a very useful low screen or hedge. 



KALMIA latifolia (Mountain Laurel). Hand- 

 somest and most satisfactory of evergreen shrubs. 

 Native to eastern North America. Foliage is good at 

 all seasons and in June the broad dome-like clusters 

 of bowl-shaped flowers of deepest pink make a won- 

 drous picture. Not exacting as to soil and situa- 



tion, although it will not thrive where limestone is 

 present. Fond of leaf mould and an autumnal mulch 

 of leaves. Essentially a social plant it is most effec- 

 tive in masses. 



LAUROCERASUS angustifolia (Chickasaw 

 Plum). A hardy evergreen of symmetrical form. 

 Dark green, glossy foliage which, by shearing, may 

 be kept in any desired form. Useful as a specimen, 

 in groups or borders. 



L. caroliniana (Carolina Cherry-laurel). One 



of our handsomest native evergreens; glossy, dark 

 green, oval-like leaves. Flowers creamy white, fruit 

 black. Upright growth. 



L. officinalis schipkaensis (Shipka Cherry-laurel). 



Small, narrow leaves, shrubby growth, hardy as far 

 north as New York. 



LEIOPHYLLUM buxifolium (Box Sand- 

 myrtle). A dwarf evergreen with small foliage and 

 sprays of pink flowers. Suitable for rock gardens. 



LEUCOTHOE. A handsome, broad-leafed ever- 

 green shrub, native of the southern states but hardy 

 in the North. Graceful, with arching branches clothed 

 with thick shining leaves that redden handsomely 

 in the autumn. Bell-shaped, creamy white, fragrant 

 flowers open at the tips of the branches in May. Com- 

 bines well with Azaleas or E.hododendrons. 



L. axillaris. Graceful and spreading. Reaches 

 height of five feet. 



L. catesbaei (Drooping Leucothoe) . A very 

 graceful shrub, having large, glossy green leaves on 

 arching branches. Large spikes of small white flow- 

 ers in spring and the beautiful bronze color of the 

 autumn foliage make it attractive the year 'round. 



LIGUSTRUM lucidum (Glossy Privet). Dense 

 shrub with large, dark, green shiny leaves. Hardy, 

 forms a good evergreen hedge and is also effective in 

 foundation planting. 



LONICERA nitida (Japanese Privet Honey- 

 suckle). A dwarf shrub having very small, glossy 

 leaves. Will stand shearing and may be used in bor- 

 ders or to form small hedges. 



L. pileata (Privet Honeysuckle). A dwarf semi- 

 evergreen. Small white flowers, purple fruit in fall. 

 Desirable in the rockery. 



MAHONIA • Hollygrape 



^^HE HOLLYGRAPES are deserving of their high rank among the elite of cultivated 

 evergreen shrubs. Their lustrous, leathery leaves which are armed with spiny teeth, their 

 bright yellow fragrant flowers and the attractive blue-black fruit have won for them wide 

 popularity. They prefer well drained soils and sheltered positions. Their rigidly upright 

 stems, their bronze-green foliage and their all-around sedate and tidy appearance always 

 make them a handsome and useful garden ornament. 



MAHONIA aquifolium (Oregon Hollygrape). 



The native Holly Mahonia of the Northwest. Curi- 

 ous clusters of yellow flowers in early spring have 



a very nice odor. Glossy, rich green foliage turns a 

 beautiful bronze to red shade in the fall. Fine 

 combined with other broadleaf evergreens. 



