ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT. 
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WIEGELA (Diernlla.) 
AMABILLIS OR SPLENDENS. Of robust habit; large foliage and pink flowers; 
blooms freely in Autumn; a great acquisition. 
DESBOISI. A beautiful variety, with deep rose-colored flowers, resembling Rosea, 
but much darker. One of the darkest and best. 
HORTENSIS NIVEA. Flowers pure white, retaining their purity during the 
whole time of flowering; foliage large; habit vigorous; a very profuse bloomer. 
ROSEA. An elegant shrub, -with fine rose colored leaves, introduced from China 
by Mr. Fortune, and considered one of the finest plants he has discovered. Quite 
hardy; blossoms in May. 
VARIEGATED LEAVED, (Folia variegata.) Leaves bordered with yellowish 
white, finely marked; flowers bright pink. 
E VER GREEN SHR UBS, 
ASHBERBY (Mahonia.) 
HOLLY-LEAVED, (Aquafolia.) A most beautiful shrub with glossy, holly -like 
leaves, which change to brownish green in winter, with clusters of bright yellow 
flowers in May; very hardy, and makes a good hedge. 
BOX (Boxus.) 
DWARF (Suff"ruticosa.) The well known variety used for edging. 
TREE BOX. Several sorts. 
RHODODENDRON. In variety. 
These are the most magnificent of all Evergreen Shrubs, with rich green foliage 
and superb clusters of showy flowers. They require a peaty soil, free from lime, 
and a somewhat shaded situation; they do best near the sea shore, and will repay 
all the care that may be bestowed in preparing a bed suited to their wants. 
