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BERBERIS DULCIS. 
from March to June, and the berries ripen in August. When ripe, the latter have 
a most delicious flavour ; and they are used, both in the green and ripe state, for 
making tarts and preserves, which are said to be excellent, in the native country 
of the plant. 
It is an inhabitant of the Straits of Magellan, and, in Britain, is entirely hardy. 
There is no difficulty whatever about its culture, as it will flourish in any garden 
soil. It seems to thrive best, however, in an open loam. Young plants are most 
readily obtained either by seeds or suckers, both of which are borne profusely. 
Although by no means peculiar in regard to situation, it is better to place it 
where there is plenty of light and air. Towards the front of a shrubbery border is 
a fit place for it ; but it deserves to be planted on a lawn, and encouraged to form 
a spreading bush. To promote this object, the soil in which it is put should be 
well turned up and lightened before it is planted ; and, if unsuitable, some fresh 
loam should be substituted for it. It will not thrive well in a wet or low 
locality. 
The subject of our drawing flowered and fruited most liberally at Messrs. 
Young's, Epsom, last year. There is a good collection of the genus at this 
nursery. 
