Flowering Shrubs 
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ISAAC HICKS & SON 
SPIRE A, continued 
Bridal Wreath. S. prunifolia, var. Jiore pleno. 
Blooming just after the last, its appearance is 
quite distinct, from its tall, upright habit. The 
tiny double white flowers are thickly clustered 
along a stiff stem before the leaves appear. The 
summer foliage is a glossy green that turns to 
orange and red in the fall. 
S. Van Houttei. The most beautiful of the Spireas. 
It grows to 6 feet in height, and the graceful 
branches, weighed down with a wealth of white 
blossoms, curve till they touch the ground. It 
comes into bloom just before Decoration Day, 
S. Reevesi; syn., S. Cantoniensis, var. flore pleno. 
Similar to the above, but slightly tender. 
Golden. Physocarpus opulifolius ; syn., ^S*. opuli- 
folia, var. aurea. Nine-Bark. A coarse, tall 
shrub with yellowish green foliage. 
S. Billardii. Its spikes of pink flowers contribute 
a bit of color to the shrubbery in July and 
August. Having a somewhat ragged appear- 
ance, it is best planted back of other shrubs. 
S. Bumalda. A low, flat-topped shrub with pink 
flowers. 
Anthony Waterer. A recent introduction that is 
worthy the high favor it has attained. It grows 
from I to 3 feet high, and is most useful as bor- 
der, or for planting against the foundation of the 
house. Throughout the summer and autumn it 
is covered with brilliant crimson flowers. 
SUMACH, mus 
The Sumachs always make an attractive feature of 
the landscape, as nature has massed them on 
rocky hillsides and along dry roadways. The foli- 
age is dark and rich in summer, and in early 
autumn changes to brilliant red. In some spe- 
cies the bright red fruit is retained all winter. 
Smooth. 7?. glabra. A shrub 3 to 10 feet high 
with smooth stems, rich foliage and large bunches 
of red berries. One of the best for planting. 
Cut-leaved. 7?. glabra, var. laciniata. The leaves 
are finely divided and have a fern-like appearance. 
Staghorn. R. typhina. This grows to a small 
tree, or it may be kept cut back, when it will pro- 
duce long vigorous foliage of a tropical appear- 
ance. The stems are velvety. Its coarse growth 
precludes its use on small places. 
Shining. R. copallina. We often find this species 
growing on sterile sand-banks. It is more com- 
pact than the other Sumachs, with rich summer 
and autumn foliage. It is especially good to use 
in quantity in shrubberies and wild planting. 
R. semialata, var. Osbeckii. A vigorous Japanese 
tree with large panicles of yellow flowers in July 
and August. In autumn it has brilliant orange 
and red foliage. 
swi:i:t-sci:nti:d shrub 
Calycanthus floridus 
An old-time favorite with chocolate-colored flow- 
ers, having a delicate and lasting fragrance. 
SWILILT POPILR-BUSH 
Clethra alnifolia 
A native shrub of good foliage, bearing spikes of 
fragrant white flowers in July. It grows in damp 
places, and may be planted on upland. 
STRING A (Mock Orange) 
Philadelphus 
The common name of this shrub is the same as 
the botanic name of the lilac. The Syringa is one 
of the tallest shrubs, shooting up long, vigorous 
branches to 12 feet, which the following year are 
bent over with their burden of blossoms. The 
white flowers are an inch and a half in diameter 
and fragrant. Syringas are valuable for tall screens. 
TAMARISK. Tamarix 
In appearance, this is a cluster of frail wands of 
light, filmy foliage, and the plumes of tiny flowers 
look like a pink cloud. It grows rapidly and 
should be planted on seashore lawns, as it is native 
in such situations, and thrives in salt spray. 
VIBURNUM, See Snolvball. 
WMQI^LA. Dierma 
Whether standing alone or grouped in large 
masses, the Weigelas are always satisfactory. 
They are vigorous, broad shrubs, 5 to 8 feet high, 
producing such a wealth of bright flowers in early 
summer as to be indispensable. In Prospect Park, 
in the Vale of Cashmere, the Weigelas have been 
most happily used. Flowering at the same time as 
the Rhododendrons, they harmoniously extend the 
color effect at a distance. There are white, pink 
and red varieties. Eva Rathke is a new variety 
with brilliant red flowers. 
WITCH-HAZILL 
Hamamelis Virginiana 
The last of all the flowers of the year. In Octo- 
ber, when the leaves are falling, its narrow petaled 
flowers are scattered along the bare branches. At 
the same time the seeds, which are larger than 
buckshot, are fired for 20 feet from the stout seed- 
pods. 
WILLOW. Salix 
The Willow family contains several members 
that may be grown as shrubs. Owing to their 
rapid growth they produce the desired result in one 
or two seasons, after which they should be annu- 
ally pruned In plantations at the seaside, and 
shelter-belts, the Willow shrubs should form a good 
proportion. See, also, description under trees. 
Laurel-leaved. S. pentandra. A sprightly, quick- 
growing bush with bright glossy leaves. 
Yellow-barked = S. vitellina. 
Red-barked. kS. vitellina, var. Britzensis. This 
and the above variety grow 6 to 10 feet per year. 
They are useful in shrubberies, and their bright 
bark gives a touch of color in the winter. 
S. multinervis. This is a low, spreading shrub of 
silvery foliage, having soft gray flowers or pussy- 
willow's in February. From Japan. 
YI^LLOW ROOT 
Xanthorrhiza apiifolia 
A cover plant that is useful under the shade of 
trees and shrubs and in the woods. It is i to 2 feet 
in height and has a dense foliage that turns to bril- 
liant yellow and orange in the fall. It is planted by 
thousands as a cover in large parks and estates. 
