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white flowers in the spring and dark purple berries in the late summer 

 and fall. 



Snowberry (Symplnoricarpos racemosus) is native to the State 

 and does well under cultivation. It grows about -i feet high. Small 

 pink flowers are followed by large white berries which hang on well 

 into winter. 



Spiraea Van Houttei grows 5 or 6 feet high and is one of our 

 best ornamentals. It is almost hardy and when given slight winter 

 protection will not kill enough to interfere with growth or flowering. 



DECIDUOUS TREES 



Ash, Green, (Fraxinus lanceolata) is native to the eastern part 

 of the State along the Yellowstone and lower Milk River valleys. 

 There it grows from 20 to 50 feet high and when brought under 

 cultivation makes a desirable tree for ornamental and windbreak 

 purposes. It is hardy in most parts of the State and will endure 

 considerable drought. 



Ash, White, (Fraxinus Americana). These trees, when 5 to 

 8 feet high, if not cultivated late in the season, appear to be hardy 

 at this altitude (Bozeman) and may be recommended for planting. 

 At lo\ver altitudes in the State the white ash promises to be hardy 

 at all stages of growth and should afford a good tree for street and 

 park planting. 



Birch, European White, (Betula alba) sometimes grows to a 

 height of 80 feet. The bark on the trunk and larger branches is white. 

 It is hardy and excellent where only partial shade is desired. It is 

 not suitable for street planting. 



Birch, Cutleaved Weeping, (B. alba var. pendula laciniata) 

 has whiter bark than the European birch and long drooping branches. 

 It is one of our most graceful and ornamental trees and is entirely 

 hardy. 



Box Elder (Acer Negundo) grows about 60 feet' in height. It 

 is valuable for shelter belts as it adapts itself to many adverse 

 conditions. It is hardy and is adapted to all parts of the State 

 where irrigation water is available but does not stand drought very 

 well. It is not desirable for lawns where other trees can be grown 

 because of its low, spreading habit, the ease with which it is broken 



