^"ESTBURY NURSERIES +a> Evergreen Trees, Shrubs and Vines 
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MAHONIA. Shrubs growing 1 to 3 feet 
high, with large pinnate leaves, each 
leaflet resembling a holly leaf, but larger. 
They grow well in the open, but prefer 
shade in winter, as the north side of a 
house or woodland. The richness of their 
foliage, and handsome appearance of the 
whole plant, make the Mahonias valuable 
for lawn groups in shade. 
Aquifolia (Holly-leaved). Has bright 
yellow flowers in racemes in May, fol- 
lowed by blue berries, which remain dur- 
ing the winter. It may be used in quan- 
tity as a cover plant on moist banks 
sloping to the north, where it gets less 
winter sun. The green foliage changes to 
red-bronze in the upper leaves, and the 
whole plant has a rich effect in contrast 
with coniferous evergreens during winter. 
It is a native of Oregon : the two follow- 
ing species come from Japan. 
Bealii. Similar to the last, but without 
spines on the leaves. 
Fascicularis. A striking and rare species. 
The leaves are a foot long, divided into 
large spiny leaflets, each with a yellow 
star in the center. A vigorous and unique 
plant. 
MAGNOLIA grandiflora. In the south, a 
tree of great richness and beauty. Even 
if it did not bloom, the superb broad 
leaves, glossy green above and often red 
below, would commend it ; but the 
beautiful creamy white flowers are a fea- 
ture not to be overlooked. For further 
description, see under cut below. 
MYRTLE. A low trailer, with the darkest 
green leaves and bright blue flowers. 
It will quickly carpet the ground under 
shrubs, trees, or rough ground, where 
grass will not grow. It can be supplied 
in quantity at very low rates per 1,000. 
OSMANTHUS ilicifolius. A thick shrub, 
resembling holly. There are yellow and 
green variegated varieties. 
RHODODENDRON. The blooming of the 
Rhododendrons has come to be a notable 
event in many of the eastern states, where 
upon private grounds have been gathered 
many fine sorts. No other shrub ap- 
proaches it in beauty of bloom and foliage. 
See further remarks under cut. 
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA. 
The magnificent Magnolia of the South. Will grow 
and flower here if covered in winter. 
RHODODENDRON. 
The broad, evergreen foliage, with its glossy richness, would alone 
entitle it to first rank, but when this is crowned, in June, with many 
clusters of flowers, each cluster large enough for a bouquet, and each 
variety having its own color — white, blue, purple, delicate shell, 
cheTry, lilac, mauve, or crimson— the term superb fitly describes its 
appearance. There are no special difficulties in their culture if hardy 
varieties are used. They will grow in any good soil, but prefer a 
shady situation, where the soil is deep and well drained, well mulched 
with leaves to prevent drying out in summer. We keep the hardiest 
named varieties. $1 to $1.50. 
RHODODENDRON, Maximum and Cataw- 
biense. These hardy native species can be 
furnished in quantity for large groups at low 
rates. They are exceedingly effective and beau- 
tiful, and also of the most permanent character, a 
plantation of them increasing in beauty from year 
to year. 
YUCCA filamentosa (Spanish Bayonet). One of 
the mo^t striking decorative plants. Picturesque 
long foliage, ornamental and of tropical effect 
throughout the year, with spikes of creamy white 
bells 4 to 6 feet high. It grows in dry and ex- 
posed situations, and may be depended upon to 
give effect wherever planted. 
j^To plant with broad-leaved Evergreens, might be 
mentioned the Akebia and the three Honeysuckles, 
Chinese, Hall's and Golden, which will cover the 
ground quickly with evergreen foliage, and as cheaply 
as grass ; they also afford beautiful flowers in their 
season, and are extremely ornamental. 
