ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS FOR MONTANA 19 



lo use in covering fences or unsightly objects. The following- 

 species are hardy at this station : Clematis Flammula, C. Drum- 

 mondi, C. paniculata, C. Virginiana. 



(Clematis verticillaris var. Colurnbiana).\s native to Mon- 

 tana, and in locations where it can be given slight winter protec- 

 tion it will prove hardy under cultivation. 



Common Wild Clematis (Clematis liTitjustici folia) This 

 vine is native to many parts of Montana and is entirely hardy even 

 at relatively high altitudes. It makes a very rapid growth and 

 bears white flowers during the summer and feathery seeds in the 

 fall. Its rapid growth and climbing habit make some care neces- 

 sary in its training, but it is on the whole an excellent vine for porch 

 screens and similar purposes. 



DOGWOOD. 



The dogwood genus, Cornus, includes some desirable ornamental 

 trees and shrubs. They are chiefly valued in shrubbery because 

 of the green foliage during the summer, and bright red color of the 

 twigs and branches during the winter months. The leaves are 

 opposite, deciduous and entire ; the flowers on most species are small 

 nd inconspicuous. There are several species native to Montana 

 that are valuable for ornamental purposes and are hardy under 

 cultivation. 



(Cornus alba var. Sibirica) In 1898 plants were obtained 



from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The branches have 

 a bright red color and add much to the variety of winter landscapes. 

 These plants have proved entirely hardy at this station. They are 

 desirable to place in shrubberies. The species is native to Siberia 

 and northern China. 



COT ONEASTER. 



This genus is closely related to the apple. It is a shrub with 

 alternate dciduous leaves. 



(Cotoneaster aeutifolia) This species has been tested at 

 this station and is not hardy. 



THE HAWTHORNS 



These are shrubs or small trees. They are usually thorny with 

 alternate and deciduous leaves. The flowers are showy and very 

 similar to those of the apple and pear. Some of the species in this 



