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single specimen. Viburnum opulus (high-bush, cranberry) 

 is noted for its brightrscarlet berries, which remain on 

 the bush until late in the winter. It blooms in June. 

 Viburnum lantana (wayfaring tree) blooms in May and 

 June. Its fruit changes from red to black in the fall. 



THE LILAC 



The lilac (Syringa) is one of the first shrubs to attract 

 our attention in spring. Syringa vulgaris (the common 

 lilac) is effective in masses of shrubbery and is often 

 used in making coarse hedges or screens. It blooms in 

 May. To keep the plant low and bushy, it may be pruned 

 immediately after blossoming. Syringa alba grandiflora 

 has very large clusters of pure white flowers. Syringa 

 Charles X produces magnificent clusters of reddish-purple 

 flowers in great profusion. Syringa Louis van Houtte 

 has large clusters of bright-red flowers. Syringa Marie 

 Leg r aye is a dwarf plant with a fine pearl-white bloom. 

 Syringa President Gremj is one of the finest varieties. 

 Its flower is clear blue, very large and double. All the 

 varieties named are easily grown as individual plants 

 on the lawn. 



