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The Sheepberry, or Nannyberry, and the Black Haw are two 

 similar kinds. The former distinguishes itself by its larger size, 

 larger leaves, and longer pointed end buds, from the latter. They 

 are among the most conspicuous shrubs when in bloom. The 

 shiny leaves take on a beautiful color in the fall, and at the same 

 time the bushes are loaded with bunches of big, bluish-black 

 berries. 



Flower cluster on native sheepberry (viburnum lentago.) 



The Withe Rod has flowers and fruit almost like those of the 

 preceding species and is even more useful, being a lower grower. 

 The same is true about the Dockmackie, or Pursh. It grows in 

 abundance wherever it has a chance but is seldom offered in the 

 trade. 



Less conspicuous for their fall coloring, but more so for their 

 fruit and general appearance, are the Arrowwood, Big Arrow- 

 wood and Hobble-Bush. 



Our earliest flowering shrub in the spring is the Red-Berried 

 Elder. In fact, it is so early that it suffers from heavy spring 



