BLACK OR DARK PURPLE 239 



Leaves. — The leaves are in pairs, with tiny 

 stipules at the base of the stems. The under 

 surface of the leaf is lighter than the upper, and 

 is soft, with down. The shape varies from oval 

 to somewhat three-lobed. The leaves are un- 

 evenly toothed. 



Flowers. — The flower cluster consists of 

 perfect, small, white, or cream-colored blossoms. 

 May, June. 



This is a low shrub, seldom exceeding six 

 feet in height. It is quite readily distinguished 

 by the resemblance of its leaves to those of the 

 Red Maple. It grows on the border of woods 

 south to North Carolina and west to Michigan 

 and Minnesota. 



DOWNY-LEAVED ARROWWOOD 



Viburnum pubescens Honeysuckle Family 



Fi'uit. — The dark purple oval drupes are 

 clustered. The flesh is thin and the stone is 

 two-grooved on each surface. August. 



Leaves. - — The ovate leaves are stemless or 

 nearly so. They are coarsely toothed and acute 

 at apex, or sometimes the point is long drawn 



