THE SUMACHS 



P'or a colorful Autumn landscape we know of no other 

 genus that offers more desirable subjects for this pur- 

 pose than the Sumach (Rhus), writes Samuel Newman 

 Baxter in the l-lorists' E.rcliaiigc. It would seem that 

 all the members of this family vie with each other for 

 supremacy in coloring which runs from shades of yellow 

 and orange into brightest crimson. For the small home 

 grounds, perhaps the most desirable is the Smoke Tree, 

 -Mist Shrub, or Purple Fringe (Rhus cotinus in most 

 nursery catalogues although it is now also referred to as 

 Cotinus Coggygria). The common names aptly describe 

 this old garden favorite and refer to the fluffy fruiting 

 panicle in June and July. The oval leaves are unlike 

 most Sumachs. 



For the larger estates or in parks where a "wild" 

 effect is wanted, tlie Stag's horn Sumach (R. typhina) 

 and Smooth Sumach (R. glabra) are most in demand, 

 followed by the Shining Sumach (R. copallina). .\11 of 

 these have the typical pinnate leaves, though the stems 

 arc "winged" between the leaflets on the Shining Sumach. 

 The Stag's horn Sumach is the tall growing one with 

 fuzzy stems and the R. glabra its dwarf counterpart 

 with smooth stems. The last two named have also cut- 

 leaved varieties which are interesting because of the lacy 



nature of the foliage. The crimson seed cones are also 

 an attractive feature of these Sumachs and are best 

 appreciated as seen from above where we may obtain 

 the benefit of the foil of fern-like foliage. 



Ne.xt in popularity with the landscape men especially 

 is the Fragrant Suinach (R. aromatica) so named because 

 of the fragrant aromatic odor of the foliage when bruised. 

 This is an ideal plant for foregroimd planting in the 

 natural landscape, its slightly ascending yet horizontal 

 branches being just suited for this position, and when 

 colored in Autumn, resemble a flame licking the ground. 

 We do not recommend it for the small show place but 

 for park planting it is invaluable. 



For an unusual single specimen we should suggest R. 

 Osbeckii or Javanica, which we have not seen for some 

 time. 



-All these, and others which we might enumerate are 

 noteworthy for their .Autumnal colored foliage. Yes, 

 even the despised Poison Ivy (R. toxicodendron) 

 brightens the Auturrai landscape. The Sumachs may be 

 propagated by hardwood cuttings, seed or root cuttings, 

 the latter method being evident from the manner in 

 which new plants will spring up in a block where the 

 old plants have been removed, each piece of root whicli 

 is allowed to remain, providing new plants. 



Htm mil I K nil iiiniiiiiiiiiiiiii mi mi iii mi ii 1 1 iii iii i mi 1 1 1 1 1 in 1 1 

 iimiiii I mim i i m mil i i imimiiiii 



I III III nil nil nil n i in mi mi n 1 1 i i 



I I II nil III III I 



llllllllllll 



< I mi mmniiim mi mi mi mi 1 1 im i i 

 I 



I 1 1 1 1 nil 1 1 

 I II 



iiir 



I III nm II 

 I im 



The Insecticide of Recognized Merit for Greenhouse and Garden 



^Pf-JJ^f^ is a concentrated material — mixes readily in water efficient in its action — easily applied — free of 



the disagreeable odors and features of most insecticides — excellent as a wash for decorative plants. 



FOR THE GARDEN-^^ ^ 



reme- 

 dy against all sap sucking insects infesting 

 flowers, fruits and vegetables, APHINE is 

 most effective. 



FOR THE GREENHOUSE 



— Applied at regular intervals (once each 

 week or ten days) APHINE vfill keep plants 

 in the greenhouse and conservatory free of 

 insect pests. 



r UINGINE ^°^ mildew, rust and other blights affecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. 



V ERMINE For worms and insects infesting the soil. 



Sold by dealers in various sizes. 



APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY 



Manufacturers of Agricultural Chemicals 



MADISON. N. J. 



