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Lyonotliamnus Moribund us asplcnifolius 
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MAHONIA 
Closely related to Berberis, from which they 
differ in their spineless branches and pinnate 
leaves. Although included with Berberis in 1900 
edition of Bailey, they have always been known 
as Mahonia by nurserymen and are put back 
under latter name in 1914 edition. Leaflets are 
large, with prickly margins. Stems mostly arise 
from base of plant and usually do not branch. 
Flowers always yellow. 
M. aquifolium. OREGON GRAPE. Oregon and 
California. (S) 6 ft. Well-known native shrub of 
medium size, with dark green leaves, which be¬ 
come coppery purple during winter. New growth 
very glossy. Flowers bright yellow, in slender, 
erect, clustered racemes, followed by a profusion 
of dark blue berries. 
M. fertunei. China. (S) 3 ft. A very distinct 
species of dwarf habit. Reaves dull green, divided 
into about seven long, very narrow, pointed leaf¬ 
lets. edged with small teeth pointing toward tips. 
Novel and handsome. 
M. japonica (M. beali). JAPANESE MAHONIA. 
(S) s ft. Reaves and leaflets much larger than 
Oregon Grape. Soft green if shaded, becoming 
marked with yellow and red if exposed to full sun. 
Flowers large, in long, erect racemes, followed by 
large, blue berries. Possesses decided individuality 
and is excellent for shaded locations. 
M. pinnata (M. fascicularis) . S. W. United States. 
(Si 5 ft. Very similar to M. aquifolium, but with 
finer, more prickly and slightly glaucous leaves. 
Grows considerably faster. New growth red and 
not glossy. Flowers and fruit almost identical with 
M. aquifolium. 
MAYTENUS 
M. boaria (M. chilensis). MAYTEN. Chile. (T) 
30 ft. Handsome small tree of slender, graceful 
habit. Reaves small, finely serrated, rather dark 
green. Flowers small and greenish. Fruit scarlet. 
MELALEUCA 
Shrubs of quick growth. Flowers mostly formed 
like the Callistemons, but usually on a smaller 
scale. \\ ill stand wet soils, but seem to thrive 
well where very dry. Natives of Australia. 
M. armillaris. (S) 15 ft. Rarge shrub of spread¬ 
ing habit, with long, slender, drooping branches, 
well clothed with small, narrow, soft green leaves. 
Flowers like a diminutive Bottle Brush, creamy 
white. Growth very rapid. 
M. decussata. (S) 15 ft. Tall shrub with arch¬ 
ing branches; very small, opposite, grayish leaves. 
Flowers lilac, on short spikes. Very graceful. 
M. hypericifolia. Shrub of spreading growth. 
Reaves opposite, slender and rather long for the 
genus. Flowers large, with long stamens, fine red. 
M. incana. (S) 12 ft. Rather tall shrub with 
very slender, drooping branches. Reaves very small 
and downy when young. Flowers white, in small 
“brushes” at ends of shoots. 
M. nesophila. (S or T) 10-30 ft. Rather strong 
and quick-growing shrub, which sometimes even 
makes a tree. Reaves about like Reptospermum 
laevigatum. Flowers rosy pink, in terminal, rounded 
heads—not formed like the “Bottle Brushes.” Free 
flowering. 
M. wilson i. (S) 12 ft. Fine, erect-growing shrub 
with medium-sized, lance-shaped leaves. Foliage 
soft and pleasing; branches slightly downy. New 
growths ruddy, making a beautiful contrast. 
MICHELIA 
M. fuscata (Magnolia fuscata). BANANA 
SHRUB. China. (S) 12 ft. A rare and handsome 
shrub closely related to the Magnolias. Grows 
slowly. Reaves dark green and glossy. Twigs cov¬ 
ered with brown, velvety down. The flowers are 
light yellow, edged ruddy brown and formed like 
a miniature Magnolia, with a strong banana fra¬ 
grance. Blooms during spring and summer. Highly 
prized for its fragrance, beauty and rarity. 
MYOPORUM 
M. laetum. New Zealand. (S) 20 ft. Rarge 
shrub of rather quick growth. Reaves large, ole¬ 
ander-shaped. very glossy above and conspicuously 
dotted. Flowers small, white, spotted brown, fol¬ 
lowed by an abundance of pink berries. Excellent 
for planting close to sea shore. 
Myrtus communis vciriegatci 
V ARIEGATED M YRTLE 
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