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Flowering ^Shrubs 



SPIRLA, continued 



Bridal Wreath. S. prunifolia, var. flore plena. 

 Blooming just after the last, its appearance is 

 quite distinct, from its tall, upright habit. The 

 tiny double white flowers are thickly clustered 

 along a stiff stem before the leaves appear. The 

 summer foliage is a glossy green that turns to 

 orange and red in the fall. 



S. Van Houttei. The most beautiful of the Spireas. 

 It grows to 6 feet in height, and the graceful 

 branches, weighed down with a wealth of white 

 blossoms, curve till they touch the ground. It 

 comes into bloom just before Decoration Day. 



S. Reevesi ; syn., S. Cantoniensis, var. flore pleno. 

 Similar to the above, but slightly tender. 



Golden. Physocarpus opulifolius ; syn., S. opuli- 

 folia, var. aurea. Nine-Bark. A coarse, tall 

 shrub with yellowish green foliage. 



S. Billardii. Its spikes of pink flowers contribute 

 a bit of col r to the shrubbery in July and 

 August. Having a somewhat ragged appear- 

 ance, it is best planted back of other shrubs. 



S. Bumalda. A low, flat-topped shrub with pink 

 flowers. 



Anthony Waterer. A recent introduction that is 

 worthy the high favor it has attained. It grows 

 from i to 3 feet high, and is most useful as bor- 

 der, or for planting against the foundation of the 

 house. Throughout the summer and autumn it 

 is covered with brilliant crimson flowers. 



SUMACH. -Rhus 



The Sumachs always make an attractive feature of 

 the landscape, as nature has massed them on 

 rocky hillsides and along dry roadways. The foli- 

 age is dark and rich in summer, and in early 

 autumn changes to brilliant red. In some spe- 

 cies the bright red fruit is retained all winter. 



Smooth. R. glabra. A shrub 3 to 10 feet high 

 with smooth stems, rich foliage and large bunches 

 of red berries. One of the best for planting. 



Cut-leaved. R. glabra, var. laciniata. The leaves 

 are finely divided and have a fern-like appearance. 



Staghorn. R. typhina. This grows to a small 

 tree, or it may be kept cut back, when it will pro- 

 duce long vigorous foliage of a tropical appear- 

 ance. The stems are velvety. Its coarse growth 

 precludes its use on small places. 



Shining. R. copallina. We often find this species 

 growing on sterile sand-banks. It is more com- 

 pact than the other Sumachs, with rich summer 

 and autumn foliage. It is especially good to use 

 in quantity in shrubberies and wild planting. 



R. semialata, var. Osbeckii. A vigorous Japanese 

 tree with large panicles of yellow flowers in July 

 and August. In autumn it has brilliant orange 

 and red foliage. 



SWEXT-SCE,NTZ,D SHRUB 



Calycanthus floridus 



An old-time favorite with chocolate-colored flow- 

 ers, having a delicate and lasting fragrance. 



SWZXT POPER-BUSH 



Clethra alnifolia 



A native shrub of good foliage, bearing spikes of 

 fragrant white flowers in July. It grows in damp 

 places, and may be planted on upland. 



STRING A (Mock Orange) 



Philadelphus 



The common name of this shrub is the same as 

 the botanic name of the lilac. The Syringa is one 

 of the tallest shrubs, shooting up long, vigorous 

 branches to 12 feet, which the following year are 

 bent over with their burden of blossoms. The 

 white flowers are an inch and a half in diameter 

 and fragrant. Syringas are valuable for tall screens. 



TAMARISK. Tamarix 



In appearance, this is a cluster of frail wands of 

 light, filmy foliage, and the plumes of tiny flowers 

 look like a pink cloud. It gr. >ws rapidly and 

 should be planted on seashore lawns, as it is native 

 in such situations, and thrives in salt spray. 



VIBURNUM, See Snolvball. 



WOQELA. Diertilla 



Whether standing alone or grouped in large 

 masses, the Weigelas are always satisfactory. 

 They are vigorous, broad shrubs, 5 to 8 feet high, 

 producing such a wealth of bright flowers in early 

 summer as to be indispensable. In Prospect Park, 

 in the Vale of Cashmere, the Weigelas have been 

 most happily used. Flowering at the same time a:; 

 the Rhododendrons, they harmoniously extend the 

 color effect at a distance. There are white, pin!: 

 and red varieties. Eva Rathke is a new variety 

 with brilliant red flowers. 



WITCH-HAZEL 



Hamamelis Virginiana 



The last of all the flowers of the year. In Octo- 

 ber, when the leaves are falling, its narrow petaltd 

 flowers are scattered along the bare branches. At 

 the same time the seeds, which are larger than 

 buckshot, are fired for 20 feet from the stout seed- 

 pods. 



WILLOW. Salix 



The Willow family contains several members 

 that may be grown as shrubs. Owing to their 

 rapid growth they produce the desired result in one 

 or two seasons, after which they should be annu- 

 ally pruned. In plantations at the seaside, and 

 shelter-belts, the Willow shrubs should form a good 

 proportion. See, also, description under trees. 



Laurel-leaved. S. pentandra. A sprightly, quick- 

 growing bush with bright glossy leaves. 



Yellow-barked. S. vitellina. 



Red-barked. S. vitellina, var. Britzensis. This 

 and tue above variety grow 6 to 10 feet per year. 

 They are useful in shrubberies, and their bright 

 bark gives a touch of color in the winter. 



S. multinervis. This is a low, spreading shrub of 

 silvery foliage, having soft gray flowers or pussy- 

 willows in February. From Japan. 



YELLOW ROOT 



Xanthorrhiza apiifolia 



A cover plant that is useful under the shade of 

 trees and shrubs and in the woods. It is i to 2 feet 

 in height and has a dense foliage that turns to bril- 

 liant yellow and orange in the fall. It is planted by 

 thousands as a cover in large parks and estates. 



