238 Shrubbery and Trees 



The flowering almond produces a profusion of 

 beautiful flowers that are among the first in the 

 spring of the year. It is best suited for the fore- 

 ground of shrubbery clusters near the house. 



The choke cherry is a tall coarse shrub and is very 

 ornamental when used for screening unsightly objects. 

 The berries, or cherries, furnish excellent food for 

 birds and if they can get plenty of them, they will 

 not trouble other plants. 



The scarlet sumac does well in dry places and when 

 planted in clusters among coarse shrubbery it 

 shows to advantage. Its flowers and leaves are 

 ornamental in early autumn when they take on a 

 purplish tinge. It produces ready effects. 



The purple barberry gives a beautiful effect when 

 mixed with the Japanese barberry. Its handsome 

 purple leaves hold on until early winter, as do 

 the berries, which follow closely the pretty yellow 

 flowers. It also answers the purpose beautifully 

 as a house plant. 



Among the flowering shrubs are the following: 



Mock Orange Lilacs High Bush Cranberry 



Honeysuckle Spiraea Bush Magnolia 



