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desirable as ornamentals. Three species occur in this state. 

 They grow in moist places in ravines in the foothills and moun- 

 tains. 

 American Elder (Sambucus Canadensis L.) 



A useful ornamental shrub, with broad clusters of flowers 

 and purplish black berries. It is rare in Wyoming, being 

 known only from the northeastern part. 



The elders are not without some value for their berries for 

 this species, which is more common eastward, are often used by 

 housewives for the manufacture of elderberry wine and for 

 pies. Some improved forms are now being cultivated and it is 

 very probable that a desirable fruit-bearing variety will be de- 

 veloped. 

 Rocky Mountain Elder (Sambucus melanocarpa A. Gray). 



With black berries and smaller clusters of flowers as high as 

 hroad. This species is the common one in the state. 

 Red Elder (Sambucus pubens Michx.) 



This elder has been found in the northwestern part of the 

 state. It has oblong clusters of flowers and red or scarlet ber- 

 ries. 

 High Bush-cranberry {Viburnum Opulns L.) 



A medium-sized shrub, with 



broad, coarsely-toothed, three- 

 lobed leaves, showy white 

 flowers and bright red berries, 

 each containing a single flat 

 stone. It is found in the Black 

 Hills. 



This shrub is a handsome 

 ornamental and its berries are 

 esteemed for jelly and sauce. 

 Though already cultivated to 

 some extent for its fruits, it 

 has not as yet given rise to any 

 named varieties. 



