DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
SAMBUCUS. Elder 
Sambucus canadensis (Common Elder). L. A 
well-known native shrub with light green foliage. 
Flat heads of white flowers in June and July, 
followed by reddish purple berries in autumn. 
Very hardy. 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
S. nigra (European Elder). L. Large shrub with 
rough bark. Flowers in flat cymes, followed by 
black or dark green fruit. 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
S. — aurea (Golden Elder). L. Vigorous spreading 
habit. Distinct by reason of its yellow foliage. 
Requires full sun, when it is one of the best of the 
yellow shrubs. 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 
S. — laciniata (Cut-leaved Elder). M. Drooping 
habit, with deeply cut leaves producing a fern- 
like aspect. 18 to 24 in., 35c. 
S. racemosa syn. pubens (Red-berried Elder). 
M. Produces white flowers in May, followed by 
showy red fruit. Very hardy. 2 to 3 ft., 40c. 
SPIRAEA. Meadowsweet 
tSpiraea arguta. M. Resembles S. Thunbergii, 
but is a larger and stronger grower. The best early 
flowering white Spiraea. Blooms in May. Quite 
hardy. 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
S. Billardii. L. Foliage dull green; flowers bright 
pink, borne in rather narrow, dense panicles during 
July and August. 3 ft., 40c. 
fS. Bumalda. From Japan. Habit dwarf, but 
vigorous. In July bears rosy pink flowers in great 
profusion. 18 to 24 in., 35c. 
tS. — Anthony Waterer. S. An improved form of 
Bumalda. A very free-blooming, compact shrub, 
with bright crimson flowers in rather dense 
corymbs. Foliage is somewhat variegated with 
crimson, white and yellow, and sometimes tinted 
with pink. 18 to 24 in., 35c. 
Spray of Spiraea Thunbergii 
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SPIRAEA— Continued 
Spiraea callosa (Fortune's Spiraea). S. Handsome 
shrub, with the unfolding leaves of a fine pur- 
plish color; upright branches; in June, pretty pink 
flowers appear in panicles. 2 ft., 35c. 
S. — alba. D. One of the best dwarf white flowering 
shrubs; bushy, symmetrical form. 18 to 24 in., 30c. 
S. — superba. D. Quite dwarf; pinkish white 
flowers throughout the season. 18 to 24 in., 35c. 
fS. opulifolia. L. Strong-growing shrub, with white 
flowers along the stems. Very useful for screening 
purposes where immediate effect is desired; very 
hardy. 3 to 4 ft., 35c; 4 to 5 ft., 45c. 
S. — aurea (Golden-leaved Ninebark). L. Similar to 
Opulifolia, but has bright yellow foliage. 3 to 4 
ft., 35c; 4 to 5 ft., 45c 
S. prunifolia fl. pi. (Bridal Wreath). M. Graceful 
shrub, with fine, double, pure white flowers along 
the stems in May. 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 
S. Reevesii (Lance-leaved Spiraea). M. Very hand- 
some shrub, with narrow foliage and large pure 
white flowers; leaves dark green above, and pale 
bluish green beneath. 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
S. rotundifolia. L. A rapid grower, with upright 
spreading branches and dark green rounded foliage, 
which is held very late. The pure white flowers in 
June are very showy. 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 
S. sorbifolia (Ash-leaved Spiraea). Leaves of this 
variety resemble those of the Mountain Ash; flow- 
ers appear in July and are white, in long elegant 
spikes. 2 to 3 ft., 35c. 
S. Thunbergii. M. Of dwarf habit and graceful 
form; small, abundant white flowers in May and 
feathery foliage; extensively used in shrub bor- 
ders, because of its fine foliage. 2 to 3 ft., 35c 
tS. Van Houttei. L. The finest of all Spiraeas; 
round, graceful bush, with arching branches, which 
in June are covered with beautiful white flowers; 
handsome bluish green foliage; should be in every 
collection. 3 to 4 ft., 35c. 
STEPHANANDRA 
Stephanandra flexuosa. M. A beautiful Japanese 
shrub, with graceful, spreading and drooping 
branches; handsome, deeply cut foliage; in June 
pure white flowers appear in panicled racemes; 
valuable for shrubberies or rocky banks. 2 to 
3 ft., 35c. 
STYRAX 
Styrax japonica. L. Low-growing shrub or dwarf 
tree; slender, spreading branches, which are 
loaded with small, fragrant, white, bell-shaped 
flowers on long stems, which hang downwards, 
opening early in June. 4 to 5 ft., 75c. 
SYMPHORICARPOS 
Symphoricarpos racemosus (Snowberry) . M. 
Smooth shrub, with slender branches, usually 
bending under their load of white, waxy berries, 
which appear in autumn; flowers are rose-colored, 
in loose racemes in July and August. 2 to 3 ft., 
35c 
t§, vulgaris (Indian Currant). M. Of more compact 
growth than the above; spreading, graceful habit. 
The flowers are greenish-red and succeeded by dark 
purplish red berries in clusters. Excellent for 
massing on hillsides or rough places. 2' to 3 ft., 
30c; 3 to 4 ft., 40c. 
