272 TREES AND SHRUBS 



CYTISUS ALDUS MULTIFLORUS, the Common White 

 Broom ; C. scoparius, 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 

 early in April 3^ feet apart, using small plants. 

 None of the Brooms like being cut back to the 

 hard wood, but the young growths may be shor- 

 tened back after flowering. C. s. prcecox is perhaps 

 the best of the whole family, flowering profusely, 

 and is of good habit. It should be planted 4 feet 

 apart. 



SPARTIUM JUNCEUM (the Spanish Broom). Flowers 

 in early autumn and lasts a considerable time. Its 

 bright-yellow blooms are very telling in the distance. 

 Plant 4 feet apart, and prune after flowering. 



DAPHNE MEZEREUM and the white variety album 

 are among our earliest and most beautiful flowering 

 shrubs. They should be planted 4 feet apart, either 

 immediately after flowering or in very early autumn, 

 both flourishing best on light soils. 



DlMORPHANTHUS MANDSCHURICUS (syn. aralia 

 mandschurica). This fine tropical-looking plant, when 

 planted in large beds, forms a magnificent feature 

 during the summer months, and in the winter the 

 stems when bare are both curious and interesting. 

 It enjoys a deep rich soil, and is easily propagated 

 from root suckers. Plant at a distance of 5 feet 

 apart. 



EUONYMUSES. The true variety of Euonymus alatus 



