evergreen shrubs, and many
varieties are not known, _Ilex Wilsoni_, for example, and _Laurifolia
nova_ (_Camelliaefolia_) which is very distinct from the former. The
best of the Hollies, _Hodginsii_ (syn. _Shepherdii_), _Marnockii_,
_Hendersonii_, _platyphylla_, _fructu-luteo_ (yellow-berried),
_Handsworthensis_, _Laurifolia_, _Maderensis atrovirens_, which are all
green-leaved varieties. Of variegated varieties, very beautiful are
Golden Queen and Silver Queen, Handsworth Silver, _Argentea marginata_,
and Mme. Briot. _Watereriana_ (Waterer's dwarf golden) makes an
excellent little bush, with smooth leaves blotched and edged with
yellow.

THE BEST EVERGREENS.--The following is a representative list of the
hardier species of evergreens which are considered most deserving of
attention, and I have roughly grouped them according to their size.
Conifers are not included. There is, of course, considerable difference
in the sizes to which evergreens attain, according to the climate in
which they are growing. The grouping here is merely intended to give an
approximate idea of their habit. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are
the more tender ones, and although valuable in the southern and warmer
parts of the country, have not been grown in the colder localities, or
if so, against a wall.

(i.) TREES

Common Box and varieties, especially Handsworthensis, which is
exceptionally hardy. The variety pendula is very handsome in the
shrubbery and Japonica aurea is one of the finest shrubs ever
introduced for giving colour to the garden in winter. This plant
should be pruned in spring to get the full rich colouring.

Common Holly and varieties, especially such superb varieties as, of the
large-leaved varieties, Wilsoni, Mundyi, Shepherdi, Camelliaefolia
(syn. latifolia) nova, Marnocki, Madeirensis, and Hendersoni. The best
small-leaved sorts are Handsworthensis, tortuosa, ovata, crenata,
crenata latifolia and Doningtonensis. Of variegated sorts choose
Golden Queen, Compacta aurea, Marginata, Handsworth Silver, Argentea
marginata and grandis.

*Magnolia grandiflora.

Quercus Ilex (Holm Oak), laurifolia and Fordi. The Fulham Oak, not quite
evergreen, but a beautiful tree.

Yews (Taxus), Dovastoni, Dovastoni variegata, hibernica, hibernica aurea
variegata, grandis, ericoides, cuspidata, elegantissima, laevigata,
adpressa, and adpressa aurea variegata.

(ii.) TALL SHRUBS (say 8 feet or more high)

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