Atriplex Halimus (Sea Purslane). A silvery-leaved, free-growing shrub, indifferent to soil or situation.
Berberis (the Barberry). The best of these are the strong-growing Berberis aristata, and the common Berberis vulgaris, with its several varieties.
Colutea arborescens (Bladder Senna). The golden flowers in early summer and the large inflated seed-pods in autumn are both attractive.
Cotoneaster buxifolia, Nummularia, and Simonsii. These are all pretty berry-bearing shrubs.
Cytisus albus (White Broom), Cytisus scoparius (Yellow Broom), and its varieties.
Deutzia crenata flore-pleno. A handsome flowering shrub and the most robust of its class.
Euonymus europæus (Spindle tree). The fruits of this are very ornamental in the autumn.
Halimodendron argenteum (Siberian Salt Bush). A pretty rambling shrub, with silvery leaves.
Juniperus communis and J. Sabina (Savin). The fact that these Junipers are evergreen is a point in their favour.
Ligustrum ovalifolium, ovalifolium elegantissimum, and vulgare. These Privets are well known for planting where the conditions are none too favourable.
Lycium chinense (Box Thorn). A rambling shrub holding its own almost anywhere.
AVENUE OF ABIES NOBILIS GLAUCA AT MADRESFIELD COURT.
(The avenue is quarter-mile long, planted in 1868; average height of trees 60 feet and 45 feet apart.)
Osmanthus of sorts. Holly-like evergreen shrubs.
Philadelphus coronarius (Mock Orange). Though less showy than some others, this is decidedly the hardiest.
Phillyræa decora (vilmoriniana). A valuable evergreen with deep-green, leathery leaves.
Pinus (Mountain Pine). This member of the Fir family is but a shrub in stature. It is at home in bleak spots.
Potentilla fruticosa (Shrubby Cinquefoil). A low shrub that produces its golden blossoms in July and August.
Prunus Laurocerasus rotundifolia. One of the hardiest forms of the Common Laurel.
Rosa canina (Dog Rose) and Rosa rubiginosa (Sweetbriar) are general favourites.
Rubus (Bramble). The cut-leaved, the double white, and double pink are ornamental.
Spartium junceum (Spanish Broom). However bleak, this will produce its comparatively large pea-shaped blossoms throughout the summer.
Staphylea pinnata (Bladder Nut). The bladder-like seed-capsules are striking in the autumn.
Symphoricarpus racemosus (Snowberry). Grows anywhere, and produces its large white berries in great profusion.
Ulex europæa (Common Furze). The double form of this is remarkably showy.
Viburnum Opulus (Guelder Rose). A pretty native shrub.
CEDRUS ATLANTICA GLAUCA AVENUE AT MADRESFIELD COURT.
(Avenue is about quarter-mile long, planted in 1866. All seedling trees, hence some difference in growth and colour.)