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one of these shrubs in bloom, a specimen in one of the flower borders on the 

 farm. They remain in flower for two or three weeks, and after the flowers are 

 gone they a,re succeeded by dark colored berries which are quite ornamental. 

 In growth the bush has a rounded form and graceful habit. There are a num- 

 ber of species in this group, brought from different parts of the world, some of 

 which have yellow flowers, others white, red or variegated. A group of the 

 different species and varieties planted together, such as may be seen in the 

 arboretum at the Experimental Farm, is most charming in the pleasing contrasts 

 of flower and foliage which they display. 



7. Golden Leaved Spiraea. — Spircea opulifolia aurea. — This attractive 

 spiraea has also been referred to under hedges as one of the most desir- 

 able shrubs for this purpose. It is equally useful on the lawn and in the 



Fig. 860. — White Japan Rose, 



shrubbery ; although not specially attractive in flower its clusters of seed vessels 

 are pretty, and its golden foliage contrasts so beautifully with the deep green of 

 a well-kept lawn or the varying tints of green and purple in the shrubbery that 

 it has become quite a favorite. The golden leaved spiraea is a strong grower, 

 soon attaining a height of 5 or 6 feet, is more or less rounded in form and rather 

 stiff in habit ; the foliage also is larger than that of most of the spiraeas. It is 

 very hardy and may be easily grown from cuttings. 



8. Guelder Rose or Snowball. Viburnum opulus sterilis. — This is an 

 old favorite in gardens, too well known to need much description. It forms a 

 very handsome shrub with large foliage, and is a sterile form of the high bush 

 cranberry. Viburnum opulus, in which all the flowers are sterile and fully devel- 



