CHAPTER IX 



FLOWERING SHRUBS (Continued) 



RIBES (FLOWERING CURRANT) 



THIS old and familiar shrub maintains the popularity it has achieved 

 during the past century. It will remain popular for many years to 

 come because in its season it is without rivals. Flowering so early 

 in the spring there is nothing like it for a warm-glowing effect, pro- 

 duced while most other deciduous shrubs are only just awaking to 



FIG. 21. Ribes sanguinea 

 So 



