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numerous twigs are covered with pure-white flowers an inch across, 

 having yellow stamens. Leaves small and light green. Related to 

 the Snowdrop-Tree, Halesia, but surpasses it. Seeds hang in round 

 balls resembling coffee. Handsome at all seasons, although the bloom 

 is of but short duration. Perfectly hardy. 



SUMACH, Fern-leaved (Rhus glabra, var. laciniata). 3-5 ft. A low 

 variety with finely cut foliage on long stems, whitish flowers. The 

 chief beauty is the brilliant crimson hue of the leaves in autumn, when 

 it is compared to a ball of fire. It is best grown in the form of a low 

 bush with several stalks springing from a common root. Prune tips 

 to get a spreading top. Dry sunny situation. 



SUMACH, Smooth (Rhus glabra). Whitish -green blossoms in large 

 branching heads; compound leaves, becoming a rich crimson in autumn; 

 fruit is made up of velvety berries arranged in cone-shaped spikes. 

 The whole appearance is very showy. It suckers badly, taking posses- 

 sion of entire fields, and is hard to uproot. Grows in dry sterile situa- 

 tions; excellent to plant about the base of trees. 



SYRINGA, MOCK ORANGE (Philadelphus coronarius). 8-12 ft. A 

 hardy shrub making a large bush with many branching stems, large 

 white fragrant flowers. As it flowers on the wood of the previous year, 

 prune after blooming, thus encouraging new growths for the fol- 

 lowing year; propagated by seeds, cuttings, layering or division of the 

 root. 



WEIGELIA (Diervilla florida, var. Candida). 5-8 ft. A commonly 

 cultivated shrub with cream-white funnel-shaped flowers; will grow 

 in any soil, sending up many suckers, by which it may be increased. 

 For pink and red varieties see Pink and Red Shrubs, June. 



WITHE ROD or Tree (Viburnum cassinoides). 8-12 ft. Flowers 

 yellowish -white in crowded heads; fruit a rich deep blue, ripening in 

 September. Prune to a bushy form; spreads from the root; prefers wet 

 low ground. Mulch in summer if planted in a dry location. 



JUNE 

 WHITE PERENNIAL HERBS 



ACHILLEA, SNEEZEWORT (4. Ptarmica ft. pi., var. The Pearl). 2 ft. 

 One of the best perennials grown, making a low bushy plant, bearing 

 many loose heads of white flowers. It increases rapidly, and when out 



