Mountain laurel. 
Rhododendron. 
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ALWAYS A PLACE FOR SHRUBS 
Wild roses. Found in every State except Hawaii, wild roses are 
ornamental for the large fragrant flowers with five spreading pink 
petals, the seeds in reddish hips, and the shiny foliage. 
Plant in borders of roads and woods, as hedges or barriers, and for 
thickets of wildlife cover and food. 
Mountain-laurel. This is one of the most beautiful hardy broad- 
leaved evergreen large shrubs in the Eastern States. The light pink 
saucerlike flowers are borne profusely in clusters. 
Use for foundation planting in wooded areas and on highway 
slopes in acid soils. 
Rhododendrons. These hardy evergreens with large leathery 
dark green leaves and big bell-shaped flowers varying from white to 
pink or purple are native mostly in the eastern mountains. One of 
the most beautiful is the purple-flowered Catawba rhododendron 
of the southern Alleghenies. 
Plant in groups as evergreen background in partial shade on acid 
soils. 
Azaleas. These small deciduous shrubs have clustered funnel- 
shaped flowers that are usually pink, white, or purple, and less 
frequently yellow or red. Several species are native in the East 
and on the Pacific coast. Flame azalea with brilliantly flame-colored 
flowers is regarded by many as our most beautiful native shrub. 
Plant in acid soil for colorful display. 
Hollies. Small red berries and evergreen leaves identify these at- 
tractive ornamentals of the Eastern States. Inkberry or gallberry 
of the Southeast has black berries. Others, such as common winter- 
berry and possumhaw, shed their leaves. 
Plant for Christmas decorations, shelter for wildlife, and food for 
birds. Both male and female plants are needed to set fruit. 
Sumacs. These shrubs, widely distributed across the country in 
openings and thickets, are noted for their scarlet or orange autumn 
foliage and the clusters of many small, reddish fruits. Smooth sumac 
