286 TREES AND SHRUBS 



It is very fine for summer decorations, and should 

 be much more appreciated. Plant at a distance 

 of 1 8 inches and prune annually. The scarlet 

 wood, though small, is very pretty in winter, 

 but not showy enough in the distance. Cornus 

 alba Spalhi has beautiful golden foliage in the 

 summer, and does not lose its brightness in the 

 hottest years. Requires the same treatment as 

 the above. 



CORYLUS MAXIMA ATROPURPUREA. One of Our 



best purple-leaved plants, especially so in early 

 summer. Arrange to plant this near Acer negundo 

 variegata, Sambucus nigra aurea, or both, and the effect 

 will be good. It will succeed on almost any kind 

 of well-trenched ground. Plant the shrubs 3 feet 

 apart, and they will require little attention, but 

 every fifth year the shoots should be cut clean to 

 the ground, when the growth and foliage will be 

 much more robust and telling. 



COTONEASTER SiMONSll. A strong-growing shrub, 

 and suitable for making large groups ; it is very 

 effective during autumn and winter when studded 

 with its red berries. It should be planted 3 feet 

 apart and not pruned, but about every fifth year it 

 should be cut close to the ground. 



CYTISUS ALBUS, the Common White Broom ; 

 Cytisus scoparius, the Common Yellow Broom ; and 

 the effective although newer variety, C. scoparius, 

 andreanus, are all delightful plants when extensively 

 planted, not only when in flower, but their fresh - 

 looking green wood is pleasing at all seasons. Plant 



