THE BARBERRY. 



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therefore, to be hoped that the Barberry will be 

 allowed to retain its place as a hedge-shrub, for 

 which its habit of growth and numerous stout 

 prickles admirably adapt it. 



Several foreign species of Barberry are cultivated 

 in gardens, some of which, from the north-west 

 coast of North America, are among the most or- 

 namental evergreen shrubs that have ever been 

 introduced. These are placed by some botanists 

 in a distinct genus, Mahonia^ but with questionable 

 propriety. 



