SHRUBS, Continued 
M. glabra. Tropical. This is a very variable shrub— 
one type of it is listed under fruits, but the plant 
listed here is a very delicately branched shrub 
with small light green opposite and pointed foli¬ 
age and terminal clusters of deep pink flowers. 
Rather slow in growth, it seems to prefer a par¬ 
tially shaded situation and makes a splendid sub¬ 
ject to use at the base of other taller growing 
plants. 
MALVAVISCUS [49] grandiflorus. Tropical. Mal- 
vaviscus or Turk's Cap. Very rapid growing mem¬ 
ber of the Mallow family with stout woody stems 
and large dark green, toothed leaves. The showy 
red pendant flowers do not expand the petals, but 
are borne in profusion and continuously through¬ 
out the year. A splendid subject for hedging, or 
trimmed into standards; and it may also be used 
for mass planting if kept in bounds. It is very 
tender but will come again quickly if frozen down. 
MASCARENHASIA [50] elastica. Tropical. Africa. 
A large shrub, sometimes reaching the dimen¬ 
sions of a tree, with large opposite, oblong leaves, 
and small flowers. At one time planted experi¬ 
mentally as a source of rubber, it seems to thrive 
in thin soils and because of the texture of the 
leaves should stand a fair amount of salt spray. 
MELASTOMA [51] Molkenboeri. Tropical. Java. 
A large shrub with large opposite leaves, attrac¬ 
tively veined, and clusters of large lavender 
flowers at the ends of the branches. It is rather 
rapid in growth, so should be trimmed after 
flowering to keep it in shape. It makes a splendid 
lawn subject with its decorative foliage and un- 
Palm base softened with shrubbery 
usual flowers. Will grow in sunny or partial 
shady situations. 
MICHELIA [52] fuscata. (Magnolia fuscata.) 
Banana Shrub. Hardy. China. A hardy rather 
slow growing broad-leaved evergreen shrub that 
sometimes reaches a height of fifteen feet, but 
by a little judicious pruning may be kept to any 
desired height. The foliage is fairly large and a 
dark shining green, while the branches are cov¬ 
ered with a brownish fuzz. The small creamy 
yellow flowers which appear in the spring are 
tulip-shaped with the delicious odor of ripe 
bananas. This subject is especially suited to the 
central and northern parts of the state. 
MYRICA [53] cerifera. Wax Myrtle. Hardy. Na¬ 
tive. This native shrub will grow to the dimen¬ 
sions of a small tree if allowed to do so; but as 
it is one of our finest native materials for hedges 
or larger mass plants, best results are obtained 
if it is kept trimmed when necessary. Dark green 
foliage is very attractive and the plant succeeds 
well on a variety of soils. 
MYRTUS [54] communis. Sweet Myrtle. Hardy. 
Southern Europe. Though this subject is very 
little known in the southern part of the state it 
is a favorite plant in the northern and central 
area. Erect growing with fine, rather pointed 
foliage which is quite fragrant when crushed, and 
very sweet white flowers in early spring, it 
makes a fine addition to the garden. It seems to 
prefer a sunny location for best results. 
OLEANDER [55] (Nerium Oleander). Hardy. 
Asia Minor. Rather large woody shrubs, the 
oleanders are one of our finest subjects for gen¬ 
eral planting throughout the state, as they will 
thrive in a wide variety of soils, stand salt spray, 
and require very little care once they are estab¬ 
lished. In the last few years they have been 
bothered a great deal by a species of caterpillar 
which attacks the new growth in the spring; but 
this may easily be controlled by spraying them 
at intervals. Most of these varieties as given be¬ 
low are quite sturdy, and with one or two excep¬ 
tions will thrive practically anywhere. They also 
make fine tub specimens for growing in the 
north. 
Atropurpureum plenum. Strong growing type of 
double dark red. Has an occasional white stripe 
in the flower. 
Cardinalis. A very dark red sort, but very little 
known at present. 
Carneum. Single, a very pale flesh color with deeper 
lines in center. Very strong growing and good 
foliage. 
Dr. GolRn. Large single flower, bright cerise red. 
Very heavy bloomer. 
Double Yellow. A very choice variety of unusual 
color. 
Frederick Guibert. Single light pink with crimson 
lines in the throat. 
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