DECID170173 SHI^/BS 



DIRCA 



D. palustrus. Leatherwood. (L) A strong -growing bush, sometimes 



of tree form, with smooth, oblong green leaves and abundant small yellow 

 flowers very early in the spring. 



EL^EAGNUS 



E. angustifolia. Oleaster. (L) A large shrub, sometimes of tree form, 



with long, narrow, silvery green foliage. The flowers are yellow, followed 

 by yellow fruit. 



E. longipes ; syn., edulus. Japanese Oleaster. (M) A strong, bushy 

 grower. The foliage is dark green above and silvery beneath, and the fragrant 

 yellowish white flowers of April and May are followed by edible scarlet fruits, 

 ripening about July. A very showy shrub. 



E. parvifolia. (L) A rather erect grower with spiny stems and spread- 

 ing branches. The long, narrow green foliage is very silvery beneath. The 

 yellowish white flowers in May are fragrant and the fruit, silvery when young, 

 is pink when ripe in July. 



EUONYMUS 



Very ornamental, showy shrubs, useful for seashore planting. Especially 

 attractive for their showy fruit and the fall color of the foliage. 



E. alatus. Cork Bark. (M) A compact grower, with corky bark, small 

 foliage and yellowish flowers, followed by red fruits. The foliage turns to 

 bright red in the fall. 



E.Americana. Strawberry Bush. (M) A slender grower of dense habit. 

 Foliage is light green ; flowers reddish green, appearing in June. Fruits crim- 

 son-pink and very showy. 



E. atropurpureus. Burning Bush. (Z,) A strong grower, with broad 

 green foliage and purple flowers in June, followed by scarlet fruits. 



E. Europaeus. Spindle Tree. (L) Of vigorous, compact growth, some- 

 times forming a small tree. Foliage is broad and deep green, turning to crim- 

 son in the fall. The flowers are followed by orange-scarlet fruits. 



E. latifolius. (L) A strong grower, with broad, deep green foliage and 

 very large, showy scarlet fruits. 



E. nanus. (VD) A low, prostrate shrub, with slender, arching branches. 

 The glossy dark green foliage turns purple in the fall and remains very late. 

 Excellent for rocky situations. 



EXOCHORDA 



E. grandiflora. Pearl Bush. (L) A Chinese shrub of the highest 

 ornamental merit. Of rapid growth and producing in May numerous loose 

 clusters of pure white, starry flowers, with a peculiar tint at the center. The 

 flowers are of large size individually, and the clusters are produced in great 

 profusion, giving a very rich effect. One of the very best. 



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