ox) and its varieties.
Cistus Gum. Does well at Felixstowe, Suffolk.
Colutea arborescens (Bladder Senna). Will grow in very sandy soil.
Corylus Avellana (Hazel) and varieties.
Cotoneaster of sorts. All these are good for the purpose.
Cytisus (Broom) of sorts.
Daphne Laureola (Spurge Laurel). Will grow in shade.
Deutzia crenata, D. crenata flore-pleno, D. gracilis, D. Lemoinei.
Elaeagnus of sorts. All of these are good.
Euonymus europaeus and E. latifolius (Spindle trees), and the evergreen
E. japonicus and its varieties. This last is one of the most
valuable evergreens, but it is rather tender.
Ficus Carica (Common Fig).
Forsythia suspensa. A charming rambling shrub.
Fuchsias, particularly F. Riccartoni.
Halimodendron argenteum (Siberian Salt tree).
Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn). The finest seaside shrub or small
tree that we have; grows well in damp sands.
Leycesteria formosa.
Ligustrum (Privet) of sorts.
Lycium chinense (Box Thorn).
Olearia Haastii (Daisy bush).
Osmanthus ilicifolius and varieties.
Philadelphus (Mock Orange) of sorts.
Phillyraea angustifolia, latifolia, media, and vilmoriniana.
Prunus spinosa flore-pleno (Double-flowered Sloe).
,, Laurocerasus (Common Laurel).
,, lusitanica (Portugal Laurel).
Pyrus japonica (Japan Quince).
Ribes aureum (Golden-flowered Currant).
,, sanguineum (Flowering Currant) and varieties.
Rosa. The different wild Roses and Rosa rugosa.
Rubus (Bramble). The double-flowered and cut-leaved forms are very
ornamental.
Salix (Willow) of sorts. All prefer moist soil.
Sambucus (Elder) of sorts.
Skimmia japonica. Valuable for its bright-red berries.
Spartium junceum (Spanish Broom). Will grow almost anywhere.
Spiraea of sorts. There is a great variety of these beautiful flowering
shrubs.
Symphoricarpus racemosus (Snowberry).
Syringa (Lilac) of sorts.
Tamarix gallica and T. tetrandra. Delightful shrubs for seaside.
Ulex europaeus (Furze or Gorse), with the double-flowered and dwarf
kinds.
Viburnum Opulus and V. Opulus sterile (Snowball tree).
Weigelas of sorts, particularly Abel Carriere, candida, and Eva Rathke.
For the west of England and other very mild districts the following may
be added:--
Aralia Sieboldii.
Arbutus Unedo (Strawberry tree).
Azara microphylla.
Benthamia fragifera.
Buddleia globosa.
Ceanothus of sorts.
Choisya ternata.
Desfontainea spinosa.
Escallonias of sorts.
Fabiana imbricata.
Fuchsias, hardy kinds.
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