Ornamental Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Etc. 
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BUXUS sempervirens, var. myrtifolia. Mytle-Leaved 
Box. This very distinct variety is quite compact in 
growth and forms a dense, pyramidal shrub. The 
multiplicity of small, obovate leaves is very attrac¬ 
tive. A useful garden plant, 
var. sufiruticosa. Dnvarj Box. This well-known 
and highly appreciated old-fashioned shrub is of the 
o-reatest importance for edging walks, etc., in sym¬ 
metrical gardening, as no other species is so well 
adapted for that purpose. 
var. thymifolia. Thyme-Lea-vat Box. A very 
compact, dwarf-growing variety, with remarkably 
small, lanceolate leaves. Admirably suited for using 
with the above in ornamental gardening work. It 
is somewhat slow in growth, but a healthy plant. 
CRAT./EGUS. Thorn 
The arborescent members of this genus will be 
found under the heading of Deciduous Trees, but the 
following species is conspicuously an Evergreen shrub, 
and one which is greatly appreciated wherever known. | 
C. pyracantha. Fiery Thorn. A low, straggling j 
shrub, growing to advantage among rocks and over 
stone walls. It has smooth, small evergreen leaves 
and round, bright scarlet fruit, that remains on the 
plant during winter. Prefers a dry soil. 
EUONYMUS. Spindle Tree. 
In addition to the species of this genus described 
under the heading of Deciduous Shrubs, there are a 
few important plants belonging to this Evergreen di¬ 
vision. With a slight protection they will succeed in 
the open air in the middle states. 
E. Japonicus. Japan Euonymus. This is usually a 
large shrub, specially adapted to the vicinity of the 
seacoast, and in sheltered spots inland. It has 
large, thick, leathery, shining foliage, and is an 
ornamental plant of much value, 
var. argenteus. Silvery Variegated Euonymus. 
In this exceptionally distinct form, the usual green 
foliage is plentifully sprinkled with pure white 
markings. It is a Hue shrub for producing striking 
contrasts. 
var. “Due d’ Anjou.” This pretty new French va¬ 
riety is of quite rapid growth. 1 lie foliage is 
curiously marked and shaded with a lighter tint of 
green. It is very attractive in a group and reason¬ 
ably hardy in a sheltered location, 
var. marginatus. Silver-Margined Euonymus. I his 
unique sport from the type has a distinct stripe 
around the margins of the leaves; at lirst it is ol a 
yellowish tint, but gradually changes to a pure 
white in the adult leaves. 
var. radicans. Trailing Euonymus. A very re¬ 
markable variation from the above. I he vine-h 'e 
character of growth and the evergreen foliage 
adapts it for many useful purposes. It has >een 
used to advantage as a climber on the trunks or trees, 
var. variegatus. Variegated Trailing Euonymus. 
A valuable variation from the above, with very P r0 " 
nounced white markings on the foliage. t is 
adapted to a variety of useful purposes in gar< cn 
ing, especially for vases, etc. 
KALMIA. American Laurel 
A small genus of North American Evergreen shrubs, 
with leatherv leaves and attractive flowers 1 nev re¬ 
quire moist, shaded localities, and well-drainet so 
K. latifolia. Mountain Laurel. Calico-Bush. One 
of the most valuable shrubs for massing in woo s 
and shadv spots. It forms a medium-size or a S' 
Evergreen, with smooth, oval, bright green tare. . 
The pink and white flowers are borne in corymbs. 
RHODODENDRON 
Rose Bay 
This superb genus, which comprises a great diversity 
of named varieties, is, without doubt, the most beautiful 
and attractive group in the entire list of ornamental 
shrubs. At maturity they form tall plants with large, 
leathery leaves. Flowers in large heads of white, rose, 
red and purple, with all the intermediate tints. To 
grow these plants successfully, it is advisable to secure 
a partially shaded location, with a light, fibrous soil; 
then, with a frequent copious watering, they should 
thrive anti bloom freely. Lime in the soil is a positive 
injury to them; after blooming all seed-pods must be 
removed to insure fine flowers the next year. 
R. Calawbiense. Carolina Rose Bay. This parent of 
most of the hardy hybrid varieties is found on 
mountain ranges from Virginia southward. Flowers 
violet-purple in large heads. When grown in 
masses they make a magnificent show. 
R. maximum. Great Laurel , Rose Bay. A large 
shrub or small tree, with deep green leaves 
and large trusses of elegant rose-colored to whitish 
flowers, with yellowish spotted throats. Found 
along the mountain ranges of the northern Atlantic 
states, where it forms immense masses in some lo¬ 
calities, and always proves attractive. 
HYBRID VARIETIES 
The following will all prove satisfactory and hardy' 
in the northern states, and are superior to the many 
doubtful forms that are injured by the severity of our 
winters. These arc first-class plants, with balls of 
peaty earth attached to the roots, and mostly supplied 
with flower-buds for immediate effect. 
Album grandiflorum. Blush, changing to white. 
Large truss and vigorous habit. Fine. 
Atrosanguineum. Intense blood-red. One of the 
hardiest and best of its color. 
Caractacus. Rich purplish crimson; splendid truss, 
very desirable. 
Catawbiense album. Pure white, 
satisfactory. 
Charles Dickens. Dark scarlet. 
line. Very reliable. 
Delicatissimum. White, faintly 
Beautiful. .. 
Everesfianum. Rosy lilac, spotted with red, prettily 
fringed. Hardy and reliable. 
H. W. Sargcnl. Bright crimson; enormous trusses. 
Very distinct and fine. 
Lady Armstrong. Pale rose, very much spotted 
beautiful variety. , . , . 
Lee's Purple. Rich dark purple in fine clusters. A 
conspicuous flower. . . 
Purpureum grandillorum. Very fine purple; large 
flower and truss. ., 
Roseum elegans. An elegant bright rose-color. Very- 
popular and beautiful. 
Also other beautiful varieties. 
YUCCA. Spanish Bayonet 
A genus of mostly tender evergreen plants, will, 
numerous rigid, spine-pointed leaves, and tall, showy 
panicles of white, cup-shaped flowers. I he follow¬ 
ing species is entirely hardy at the north, and useful 
in ornamental gardening, 
Y filamentosa. Adam's Needle Stem short and 
leafy with green or glaucous, long-linear leaves, 
having numerous thread-like filaments along 
the margins. The tall flower-stem lifts a panicle 
of creamy white flowers. It is very hardy arid fine. 
Quite hardy and 
Habit and foliage 
edged with blush. 
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