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color that does not fade. Give a sunny position, pinch back to induce a 
bushy growth. : 
Hazet. Purple (Corylus purpureus). 4-6 ft. In early spring the 
leaves are almost black, a little later become a dull purple, and so con- 
tinue throughout the season. Thrives in dry or moist soil. 
Hor Hornsram (Ostrya virginica). A small tree of slender form 
native to my district; flowers inconspicuous, followed by handsome 
fruit resembling the hop clusters, except longer and more slender, that 
hang in festoons. Leaves turn orange-brown in autumn. 
Itea Virginica. 5-8 ft. Leaves turn from green to scarlet in mid- 
summer, and continue so through the season. White flowers in June. 
Leap Piant (Amorpha canescens). 1-3 ft. Purple flowers in 
clustered spikes and whitish or lead-colored foliage. 
Peacw. Blood-leaved (Prunus Persica). A variety with blood red 
leaves in spring, becoming purple in summer. 
SILVER Berry. Silver Thorn (Eleagnus argentea, also known as 
E. Canadensis and E. parvifolia). 6-8 ft. Flowers yellow and fragrant 
in August, leaves silvery white, fruit edible, dry and mealy, but esteemed 
by many; throws up many suckers. 
SMOKE TREE (Rhus cotinus). 4-8 ft. Towards autumn the rosy 
flower pedicels make a reddish mist over the entire bush and is mis- 
taken for the bloom which comes earlier; foliage turns a rich red. 
Sprrea. Golden [Physocarpus (or Spirea) opulifolius, var. aurea]. 
5-7 ft. A yellow variety especially bright in spring; said to be one of 
the best shrubs in cultivation. 
SprrEA. Purple-tipped (Spirea superba). A vigorous shrub, that, 
during the greater part of the year, is a rich ruddy tone, and during the 
summer when the foliage is less vivid, it bears many large flat heads of 
red blossoms, so that at all seasons it has a marked beauty. 
Sumacu. Fern-leaved (Rhus glabra, var. laciniata). 3-5 ft. Finely 
cut leaves on long stems. If grown with several stalks from a common 
root, the interlacing branches resemble a ball of fire in autumn when 
the leaves turn a brilliant red. 
Any foliage or autumn effects are more striking if the en- 
trance of the garden faces the west, and the afternoon sun 
shines through the leaves. In arranging a garden, study every 
point of view; visit it at its magic hour, and you will see won- 
