ILEX, continued 
I. crenata, var. microphylla. Small-leaved Japan Holly. This is the 
form that has been most widely disseminated under the name of /. crenata , but 
it is of a denser form and more rapid growth. The foliage is much smaller, 
oblong, lanceolate and crenated. It makes a beautiful hedge, as it stands shearing 
as well as the Box bush. We have specimens up to 7 feet in height, and though 
we have watched it closely since 1892 we have never seen the foliage dis¬ 
colored. A rare and beautiful sort, which we highly recommend. 
KALMIA. Laurel 
K. latifolia. Mountain Laurel. Early visitors to our mountain resorts 
will remember with great pleasure the beautiful Mountain Laurel seen in pro¬ 
fusion during June. The dainty rose-pink buds and cream-white flowers, 
dashed with pink when in full bloom, contrast distinctly with the dark, glossy 
green of its evergreen foliage. This plant ranks in beauty with the native 
rhododendron, and with it forms a class that is distinctively American and of 
the utmost value. Many an American citizen has learned to prize the native 
“common” Laurel only after seeing how it is prized in the great European 
gardens, where its value is fully understood. Transplants and thrives well 
when nursery-grown. Our great planting of the Laurel in the open fields at 
Andorra always excites enthusiasm when covered with beautiful bloom in 
June. (Sec plate on page 35.) 
LEUCOTHOE 
L. Catesbaei; syn., Andromeda Catesbaei. Drooping Andromeda. One 
of the best shade-enduring plants, and very useful for massing as an under¬ 
growth. It is a hardy evergreen shrub, which grows in sprays from 2 to 4 
feet long, close to the ground. It has long-pointed leaves of bronze-green, 
which color beautifully during the winter months. In spring it bears small 
white, wax-like flowers, delicate and very fragrant. (See plate on page 24.) 
LONICERA FRAGRANTISSIMA. See Deciduous Shrubs 
M AHONIA 
M. aquifolia. Holly-leaved Mahonia. A native species of medium size, 
with shining, prickly leaves and showy, bright yellow flowers in May, succeeded 
by bluish berries. Its handsome deep bronze-green glossy foliage and neat 
habit render it very popular for decorative planting. It is very distinct and 
pleasing in appearance. 
M. Japonica. Japanese Mahonia. A strong grower, with larger leaves 
than M. aquifolia ; the foliage is a bright green, does not bronze in winter, and 
the yellow flowers in May are attractive. 
O S MANTH U S 
M, ilicifolia. Holly-like Osmanthus. A compact, dense shrub, with short, • 
stout branches. The leaves are oblong-ovate, stiff and spiny ; the color a deep 
shining green. Does best in shaded or partially protected positions, and thrives 
in a light soil. 
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