EVERGREEN SHRUBS. 
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rock-work and positions wlicre they were nor exposed to the 
south, we have found in use very attractive and effective. 
There are three or four varieties, all with white flowers, and 
all of a low, rather pendant and creeping habit, and their use 
should be more generally adopted, especially in rock-work, or 
as undergrowth in shaded situations. 
Andromeda. — Two varieties of andromeda, viz.: fioribunda 
and polifolia , are described by Mr. Fuller in his “ Forest Tree 
Culturist” as worthy of extensive cultivation. They are of slow 
growth, with lanceolate leaves and white flowers, forming pretty, 
low shrubs, and suited even to wet soils. We have had no 
experience with them. 
Euonymus or Spindle Tree. — This is a class of beautiful 
evergreen shrubs that prove partially hardy about New York, 
and are suited for planting in the Southern States ; but they 
can not be depended upon anywhere north. 
Holly — Ilex . — The European holly is so beautiful in England, 
