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LABURNUM vulgare (Goldenchain). A tall, 

 tree-like shrub bearing long yellow racemes, having 

 the appearance of yellow wisteria blooms. 



LESPEDEZA bicolor (Destnodium bicolor) 

 (Shrub Bushclover). Graceful with oval clover- 



like leaves and a profusion of pea-shaped flowers. 



L. formosa (Destnodium penduliflorum) (Pur- 

 ple Bushclover). Small, strong growing, covered 

 in September and October with reddish-purple 

 flowers. 



LIGUSTRUM • Privet 



The Privet family deserves the popularity which it now has, for there are few shrubs with 

 so many fine characteristics. They are hardy, not particular as to soil conditions, have 

 good foliage and may be clipped to any desired shape. 



LIGUSTRUM amurense (Amur Privet). Up- 

 right growth, rich green foliage, useful hedge plant, 

 partially evergreen. 



L. ibota (Ibota Privet). The most graceful Privet; 

 slender, drooping branches. The leaves do not persist 

 quite so long as other varieties. 



L. ibota nanum (Pygmy Privet). (Lodense 

 Privet). Dwarf, dense compact grower. Useful for 

 hedges in gardens. 



L. ibota regelianum (Regel Privet). Low grow- 

 ing, of dense habit with drooping branches clothed 

 with white flowers borne in pendant tassels in June. 

 Very useful for borders or hedges. Considered by 



many to be the best of the flowering Privets. Bears 

 attractive black fruits in the winter. 



L. ovalifolium (California Privet). Most used 

 for hedge planting. Dark, shiny green leaves, which 

 last well into the winter. Extra heavy, well- 

 branched plants. 



L. ovalifolium variegatum ( Golden California 

 Privet). Similar to above variety except the foliage 

 is splotched with golden yellow. 



L. sinense (Chinese Privet). A low-branched, 

 spreading variety, which forms a dense bush. 



L. vulgare (Common Privet). Tall spreading, 

 well adapted for hedges; flowers white, fruit black. 



The transition from 

 blankets of snow and 

 below zero tempera- 

 tures to water lilies, 

 pooh, and blooming 

 flowers, seems but a 

 fleeting second. The 

 picture above — tndy 

 a tonic for winter- 

 weary hearts — shows 

 part of a beautiful 

 garden planted by 

 Tows on Nurseries in 

 York, Pa. 



