ENCYCLOV.EDIA OF GARDENING. 
Serpent’s-tongue (Erythronium americanum).—Sce Ery- 
thronium. 
Service-berry (Amelanchier canadensis).—See Amelanchier. 
Service-tree (Pyrus Sorbus).—See Pyrus. 
Seven Sisters Rose (Rosa multiflora Grevillea).—See Rosa. 
Seville Orange-tree (Citrus aurantium amara).—See Citrus. 
Shaddock-tree (Citrus decumana).—See Citrus. 
Shaggy-fruited Rose (Rosa villosa).—See Rose. 
Shaggy-leaved Primrose (Primula villosa).—See Primula. 
Shaggy Lychnis (Lychnis haageana).—See Lychnis. 
Shaggy Windflower (Ancmone vernalis).—See Anemone. 
Shallon-Shrub (Gaultheria Shallon).—Sce Gaultheria. 
Shallot (Allium ascalonicum’.—See Onion. 
Shamrock Pea (Parochetus communis).—See Parochetus. 
Shanghai Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides!.—See 
Trachelospecmum. 
Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum maximum).—See Chrysanthe- 
mum. 
Sheep’s-bit Scabious (Jasione montana).—See Jasione. 
Sheep’s-poison Laurel (Kalmia angustifolia) —See Kalmia. 
Shell-flower (Chelone obliqua).—See Chelone. 
Shepherdia (Beef Suet Tree; Rabbit Berry; Buffalo Berry).— 
Ord. Eleagnaceew. Hardy deciduous shrub. Orn. foliage & fruiting. 
~be introduced 1759. Fruit, scarlet & yellow. Leaves, ovate & 
silvery. 
CULTURE: Soil, ordinary. Position, open or shady shrubberies & 
inland or seaside gardens. Plant, Oct. to Feb. Propagate by seeds 
sown 4 in. deep outdoors in Nov. or Dec.; by cuttings of roots in- 
serted in Feb. or March in ordinary soil outdoors; layering shoots in 
autumn. 
SPECIES CULTIVATED: S. argentea (Beef Suet Tree, Rabbit Berry, Buffalo 
Berry), yellow, spring, 8 to 10 ft., N. America; canadensis, yellow, spring, 3 to 
6 ft., N. America. 
Shield Fern (Aspidium aculeatum angulare).—See Aspidium. 
Shield-leaved Saxifrage (Saxifraga peltata)—See Saxi- 
fraga. 
Shingle-plant (Monstera deliciosa)—See Monstera. 
Shirley Poppy.—See Papaver. 
Shoe-black-plant (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis).—See Hibiscus. 
Shooting Stars (Dodecatheon Meadia).—See Dodecatheon. 
Shortia.—Ord. Diapensiacex. Hardy perennial herb. First in- 
troduced 1888. 
CULTURE: Soil, equal parts sandy peat & leaf-mculd. Position, 
partially shady border, rhododendron bed, or cold frame. Plant, 
April. Water freely in dry weather. Protect with thick layer of 
cocoanut-fibre refuse & dry bracken. Propagate by division of roots 
es Bie CULTIVATED: 8. galacifolia, white, spring, 3 to 6 in., N. Carolina; 
uniflora, pink, spring, 6 in., Japan. 
Shrubby Cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa).—See Potentilla. 
Shrubby Meadow-sweet (Spirza ariefclia).—See Spirxa. 
Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica).—See Iris. 
Siberian Lady’s-slipper (Cypripedium macranthum).—See 
Cypripedium. 
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