TREES AND SHRUBS seme) 
The Russian Olive has whitish, velvety leaves that make a 
pleasing and effective contrast with other foliage. It is a 
large bush, easily reaching a height of 15 or 20 feet. It will 
thrive in our coldest and driest climate, and makes a strong, 
compact hedge, especially when cut back. 
The Snowball, as its name implies, bears large round 
clusters of white flowers. It is a great favorite and thrives 
SPRIGS OF SHRUBS 
a, Purple Lilac; 6, Russian Olive; c, Snowball; d, Van Houten’s Spirea. 
everywhere except in places where the soil is rather dry. In 
such regions the high-bush cranberry, which resembles it, is 
preferable. The blossoms of the cranberry are not so showy, 
but its ornamental red berries make up for that. 
Spirea.— There are many species of spireas, but Van 
Houten’s spirea or the bridal wreath is easily the best of them, 
and is one of the most popular of all shrubs. It is a graceful 
and dainty bush and in early summer is loaded with a mass of 
white blossoms. On account of its small size it is the com- 
monest of the shrubs seen at the foot of foundation walls. 
