Pistillate flowers 



THE SMOOTH SUMACH {Rh 



This is rarely a trer at all, hut is familiar as a roadside shrub. The foliage and flower cluster are smooth, the stems 

 coated with a pale bloom. The ruddy leaves and fruit glow brightly against duller backgrounds in autumn and winter. A 

 pleasant beverage is made of the acid fruits. This is one of the best sumachs for decorative planting, especially for autumn effects 



